East Peoria will institute a 1% tax on groceries beginning in 2026, Mayor John Kahl said Friday. Kahl took aim at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who decided to end the statewide 1% tax on groceries.

Prentiss' brother John currently serves as a Peoria firefighter, with their father Todd being a retired firefighter ... He graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School in 2015.

The Peoria area is likely to see a wintry mix of ... it should warm up so it will just be rain.” Illinois weather: Here's what two popular almanacs predict for spring 2025 weather in Illinois ...

Welch is a finalist for teacher of the year in Illinois. The state board of education also honored other educators employed by Peoria Public Schools. A math teacher at Peoria's Rolling Acres ...

A man died Saturday night after he was hit by a Volvo trying to cross a street in Peoria. Illinois State Police said that at 6:45 p.m., the man attempted to cross Allen Road just south of Willow ...

A 16-year-old was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in South Peoria. The teen was ... in accordance with Illinois state law. Anyone with further information ...

A new major development district is in the works for East Peoria. East Peoria Mayor John Kahl announced during his State of the City Address on Friday that the city is moving forward with plans to ...