Nearly 81 years to the date after 20-year-old Army Pfc. John L. Moore was wounded while fighting to liberate Europe during WWII, the Purple Heart he earned that day is now in the hands of his only ...

Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, IL is offering various events and activities through July, including free train rides ...

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is this weekend. How to watch the NASCAR Cup Series race? What channel is Grant Park 165 on?

Immigration and administration lawyers on Monday battled over whether President Donald Trump can use an 18th century wartime act against a Venezuelan gang in a case that is likely to ultimately be ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — A talented performer from the 815 area is stepping onto the national stage in a role she's long dreamed of.

The city of Peoria received a $2 million grant from the state that it will in turn give to the Salvation Army to build a new homeless shelter on the 400 block of Southwest Jefferson Avenue.

PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria’s Don’t Start Initiative hosted a friendly basketball tournament Saturday at the RiverPlex, in hopes of showing kids how to win in the game of life. This year’s event ...

An alleged Illinois gang member was charged Thursday with federal offenses in connection with a prostitution ring that was busted in Tulsa last November. A judge with the U.S. District Court for ...

Bloomington High School [BHS] played host for what's believed to be the first international soccer match between FIFA member clubs in the Twin Cities — Peoria City versus Atlas from Guadalajara, ...

Bloomington High School [BHS] played host for what's believed to be the first international soccer match between FIFA member clubs in the Twin Cities — Peoria City versus Atlas from Guadalajara, ...