World War Two

A photo of the USS Tazewell and navigational lights from the World War II U.S. Naval vessel are on display in the Tazewell County Courthouse.

USS Tazewell comes home to Tazewell County

Steve Stein

The historic Tazewell County Courthouse is the new home of a piece of the county's history.

French Visitor Collects Stories From Local WWII Veterans

A 24-year-old man from France is traveling the country, collecting stories from World War Two veterans. Flo Plana recorded memories from several area vets…

State News

Senate passes bill to honor 7 brothers, WWII vets

Associated Press

The Illinois Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would name a section of a state highway after seven brothers who served in World War…

Local News

Public to welcome home Honor Flight Veterans

An Honor Flight takes off from Peoria International Airport early Tuesday morning. 22 World War II veterans, 37 from the Korean War and seven terminally…

State News

D-Day 70 Year Anniversary

Hannah Meisel

It's been 70 years since allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in one of the turning points of World War Two. A memorial service in Springfield…