A Spring Bay family is redeveloping their land into an outdoor oasis for kids. Their hope is that the healing power of nature can uplift young people struggling with mental health challenges and empower them.

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A restaurant hoping to relocate to the Twin Towers Mall will have to wait at least two more weeks as it seeks liquor license for the premises.

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Peoria's affirming churches are participating in Pride events to make their open and affirming status more known.

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Peoria Public Schools District 150 is putting almost $250,000 into a step toward entirely cell phone-free classrooms.

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Planned upgrades at the Peoria Park District's Golf Learning Center will bring a new and popular attraction to the facility.

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Program Director Claire Crone said a pattern of recurring vandalism started on June 1 when a person known to the organization shattered a glass door to break in and steal some “sweets.” Crone said the pantry has security cameras and the person was arrested shortly after.

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A library is often the beating heart of a community and Washington District Library Director Lexie Walsh says it's not just about books.

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The new CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is setting her sights on attracting talent and improving Peoria’s quality of place.

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The Village of Bartonville has resorted to legal measures in hopes of forcing ownership to do something with the deteriorating and dangerous former Allied Mills building.

Mayor Leon Ricca says property owner Lord Mic Williams has now amassed between $80,000 and $100,000 in unpaid fines for code violations.

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Director of Economic Development Josh Wray says the city has big plans for the area, though the timetables may be changing.

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