Peoria police Chief Eric Echevarria says the public does not often see the serious effects violence has on the community and his officers.

The IHSA scores and results are in for Week 7 of the 2025 Illinois high school football season. Here are a few takeaways from ...

Jaxson A. Robinson was arrested on Oct. 9 on charges of first-degree murder in connection with the Oct. 1 homicide of Keyaun Schmitt-Hardimon. Cortez D. Smith, Curtis Jones, and Jafari Robinson were ...

A pair of Peoria establishments were cited for failing an underage compliance check conducted Wednesday by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

Peoria is currently still in "step one" of its pursuit of either an Amtrak or Metra passenger rail line. Here's an update on the financial figures.

Two shootings at the business led to Big Al's losing its liquor license in 2024. Peoria's Mayor Rita Ali says she will not award Big Al's another 4 a.m. liquor license immediately. Ali pulled Big Al's ...

Calvin L. Freeman, 35, was ordered Friday by a Peoria County judge to remain in jail while awaiting trial on charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Following the closure of the Peoria landfill back in April, residents of the city now have an easier time disposing of their unwanted materials from their homes. At 10:30 a.m. on ...

Big Picture Peoria, a non-profit organization, has unveiled 16 new large-scale murals in the Warehouse District of Downtown Peoria, Illinois, to promote diversity and beautify the city.

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 ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Several students were arrested Thursday morning after a fight at Peoria High School. The incident occurred around noon, which is during the school lunch period, said Demario Boon ...