Over 1,000 people in Peoria and Bloomington protested against President Trump, with many holding signs denouncing the current ...

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(WAND) - Areas across central Illinois are still experiencing very dry conditions. The conditions put much of the region at risk of wildfires, which is why many burn bans have been issued in ...

The latest U.S.D.A. drought monitor has parts of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, Mason and Fulton counties in a Level 3 severe drought status. Areas between I-74 and I-80 are Level 2 and areas ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Yes, this is for “reel.” Illinois’ trout fishing season is opening soon. On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that early fall catch-and-release trout ...

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — People can expect to see less expensive energy bills now that October has arrived. Starting June 1, Ameren customers saw as high as a $45 increase in their electric bills ...

Donald Trump’s own words on government shutdown used against him Ohio AD wants school kicked out of his league after it canceled Friday's football game Seized cartel ‘monster’ truck had gunports, ...

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Wednesday marked the first day of a federal government shutdown, following a failed U.S. Senate vote to fund the government for the next seven weeks. Brian Gaines, Honorable ...

Springfield, Illinois — Tonight, hundreds of thousands of government workers are reporting to their jobs without pay, while others are told to stay home, wondering when they will see their next ...

Occurred on September 27, 2025 / Mansfield, Illinois, USA Info from Licensor: "Black dirt dust devil looks like tornado." Seized cartel ‘monster’ truck had gunports, .50-caliber machinegun Jimmy ...

The Peoria NAACP will hold its 63rd Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, Oct., 25, at the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Conference Center in East Peoria. The evening will begin with social hour at 5 ...