Dixon talks about construction of a police substation and ambulance station at Allen Road and Van Winkle Way, theft at Springdale Cemetery, and e-bikes and ATVs among other thingsRead more →

Four of six citizens addressing the board spoke to recent behavior; there were double typical amount of Freedom of Information Act requests; Superintendent Jerry Bell provided a financial updateRead m...

Hazardous chemical dropoffs are Sept. 12 at Three Sisters Park and Oct. 10 at Alpha Park; think about running for office, your community needs you, visit WPFD Family Days Sept. 20Read more →

The Illinois River has evolved to hitting flood stage in mid-summer, making for erratic production of mudflats and moist-soil plants, affecting shorebirds and waterfowlRead more →

Preston Jackson sculpture at Bradley Park illustrates striking natural history of our landRead more →

Superfund sites upstream along Illinois River still harboring toxic chemicals and metals could contaminate our communitiesRead more →

Access on Caroline Street sticking point in sale of land around marina to O’Brien SteelRead more →

'There would be no public reason for anyone to be on that street.' City Manager says public access via Spring Street remains if sale to O’Brien Steel closes CarolineRead more →

No Kings 3.0 rally-goers had war, er, incursion, uh, excursion with Iran on their mind at Peorira StadiumRead more →

The Peoria Academy Journalism Club takes a deep dive into modern-day boycotts. What's their purpose and what do they mean? Read more →

Pesticide use on Tri-County farms is eight times more than the national average and cancer rate in the area is 10 times higher as residue blows through our parks and schoolsRead more →

Misbehavior in 2025 state boys soccer tourney was not on the pitch, but actually in the seats during regional final match between ND and Normal CommunityRead more →

The state’s average total precipitation in 2025 was 31.78 inches, about 9 inches below normal: “It was the top 10 driest year on record in Peoria and Springfield”Read more →

Scientists hope it also will develop new markets, such as renewable natural gas, building materials, and chemicals for household and industrial productsRead more →

Church leaders from “Ecumenism Metro Chicago” — including Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Lutheran, Methodist and other faith leaders — appealed to federal and state lawmakers to “make ev...

The Super Bowl-sanctioned performance was more inclusive than Turning Point USA alternative Read more →

Defendent Linda McLaughlin’s lawyer claims that amended fraud case in relation to financial scandal does not apply to herRead more →

Read about Young Sherlock and Scarpetta on Amazon Prime; The Bride! The Ordinary Thing and Project Hail Mary in theaters; War Machine on Netflix; The Count of Monte Cristo on PBS, The Faithful on Fox;...

Peoria Stadium will again be the site on March 28 of local rally that is in sync with national movement protesting the controversial actions of Trump administrationa and federal government Read more →

City of Pekin schedules town hall for March 24 to discuss a proposed site on 321 acres on Lutticken Farm property on the north side of Pekin, near McNaughton Park; state also logging on into complex i...

Public media around area look to chart a new path after federal funding cuts become reality of Rescission Bill; LaHood voted for cuts, but notes they are not for 2025; Sorenson: 'Outrageous' Read more...

According to the UN report: “Since October 2023, Caterpillar equipment has been documented in use carrying out mass demolitions ... and crushing Palestinians to death.” And Cat arguably went to war ag...

Need a break from current events? Enjoy the playful ‘Cows in the Gallery’ this month at the Peoria Art Guild Read more →

You can learn a lot about Sauropods, the Earth's ‘Largest Dinosaurs,’ at interactive exhibit at Riverfront Museum Read more →

We have to have something to which to cling as our country continues on a turbulent spin that started Jan. 20. We have to hope our democracy can survive the chaos wrought by the deep divisions in our ...

When so many others, such as former Afghan allies, are being turned away from the U.S. as refugees even before they are given an opportunity to explain why they deserve that status, the obvious questi...

Excerpt from ‘Tracks Across America: Caterpillar Tractors and The Growth of A Nation’ shows how Big Yellow helped build 'the road that couldn't be built' during World War II Read more →

‘Once you learn to read, you will be forever free’ — Fredrick Douglass Yes, reading broadens our horizons and embarks us on a life's journey of endless possibilities Read more →

President Trump's executive orders, cuts in GOP’s big bill are the ‘most serious threat ever faced by public broadcasting.’ So what will that mean to local agencies WCBU and WTVP, which rely on the Co...

No one called the first military parade — the Grand Review of the Armies in Washington D.C., in 1865 — President Johnson's parade; no one called the military parade in New York City in 1942 President ...

Statues of the native animal are scattered throughout Peoria County, and you, too, can help celebrate 200-year Bison-tennial Read more →

Peoria Historical Society exhibit at Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap is a perfect complement to commemorate county's 200th birthday Read more →

Passing of first mayor Bryant DeFrance and construction of new City Hall renews focus on future. His dedication modeled a standard for public service, embodying the spirit of “Neighbors Serving Neighb...

Paparazzi closing doors after 40 years of fine dining — and public service — at the little converted photo lab in Peoria Heights Read more →