A lantern festival inspired by Chinese culture will light up the Peoria Zoo in March. Here is the schedule and how to get tickets.

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The Milwaukee County Zoo joined dozens of area school districts that decided to close Feb. 12 due to a snow storm that's ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law ordinance, according to a Thursday letter ...

PEORIA, AZ — A popular West Valley park is in the dark after someone cut electrical wires to most of the lights at Paloma Park on Wednesday morning. Peoria police say eight electrical boxes were ...

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A local culinary figure in the Peoria community is setting down new roots at the Peoria Zoo. The Chef and the Baker was a local restaurant known for its fresh lunches and sweet treats. The owners ...

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Nestled in the heart of Illinois, there’s a hidden gem that’s about to rock your world. Forget everything you thought you knew about state parks – Lowden State Park is here to redefine your outdoor ...

Photo Credit: j.miner Nestled in the heart of Illinois, Lowden State Park is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally wandered onto the set of a Bob Ross painting. It’s a ...

For retirees looking to live in a big city on a small budget, Des Moines is a good choice. Affordability is just one reason it made our list. Des Moines also boasts a strong economy and plenty of ...