ConsumerAffairs ranked Peoria the ninth-best place in the country to buy a home, citing strong affordability, stability and recent growth in property values. The Peoria area had a total score of 75.73 ...

The city of Normal is the home of the first public university in Illinois. Located en route between two well-known cities, it ...

Wildlife Prairie Park is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wildlife Scary Park with a carnival featuring six attractions, ...

Water rained down from the ceiling inside of Meet me on Madison in Downtown Peoria on Aug. 21. The small business – situated inside the Twin Towers Mall – announced it was currently closed due to the ...

Outside of the city of Peoria, the plan also earmarks $121.6 million for an 8.6-mile expansion to four lanes along U.S. 24 ...

A national gaming, entertainment and tech festival is coming to downtown Peoria beginning next year, with organizers ...

A small residential and commercial development in Downtown Peoria was approved by the Peoria City Council on its consent agenda Tuesday night. The City Council gave unanimous approval with no ...

Taylor Swift's new album drops at midnight on October 3, and local Target stores in Illinois are hosting special events for ...

The Peoria area has a variety of haunted attractions to visit this Halloween season, ranging from the Aura Haunted House at the old Peoria State Hospital district to the Spook Hollow trail in ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — As leaves change colors, the weather cools and the smell and taste of pumpkin is all around, some rather spooky attractions will offer that unique blend of a spine-chilling ...

I know plenty of people who love a good scare. Illinois really knows how to lean into spooky season, too! If you're on the hunt for something terrifying to do this year, you've got so many options ...

The Illinois Department of Labor is inspecting haunted houses to ensure they meet safety standards, including smoke detectors, fire-retardant materials, alarm systems, and emergency procedures.