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SPRINGFIELD,Ill. — The number of people in Illinois eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B expands this week. The change is expected to go into effect Thursday, Feb. 25, allowing those...

(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff said in documents published on Wednesday,...

PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria voters now know who their choices for mayor will be on Apr. 6 when they head to the polls. At-Large Council Member Rita Ali will square off with District Four Council Membe...

Precincts reporting: 95 of 95 City of Peoria Mayor (top 2 advance to General Election April 6): Andres A. Diaz: 8.88% Rita Ali: 38.83% Jim Montelongo: 23.93% Sid Ruckriegel: 18.76% Chama St. Louis: 9....

PEORIA, Ill. — 61 new COVID-19 cases and no newly reported deaths highlighted Tuesday’s Peoria City/County Health Department report. Tazewell County topped the tri-county with 29, while Pe...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Tuesday reported 1,665 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 27 additional deaths. In the past 2...

PEORIA, Ill. — Thanks to the state of Illinois’ Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) program, Peoria Public Schools (PPS) will be the recipient of a $858,669 grant. The grant was announced Tuesda...

PEORIA, Ill. — COVID-19 has changed a lot in the past year…including how Wednesday’s Peoria State of the City address will be given. Mayor Jim Ardis will give his final yearly recap ...

PEORIA, Ill. — It’s Primary Election Day. The mayor’s race and four City Council races in Peoria will likely be top of mind on Tuesday as voters go to the polls. There are five candi...

PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded just before 11 p.m. Monday to the 2700 block of N. Bootz regarding a report of a vehicle hijacking. Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said the victim t...