Winston Churchill was invoking weightier matters in 1942 when he spoke of a victory in battle as being "not the end. It is not even the beginning of...

HOPEDALE — A new high school will open in August in Tazewell County.It will be a modest debut. Hopedale-based Christian Life Academy will have...

PEORIA — The small Peoria kitchen was filled with the warm aroma of roasted tomatoes, spicy peppers, shrimp and a hint of cinnamon as the...

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (AP) - Brad Keselowski had his confidence shaken at Daytona International Speedway more than once. He was a good plate racer, but never could find his way to victory lane at NASCAR's most famous track. That changed Saturday night with ...

EAST PEORIA -- Hauling a trailer atop a high hill, Terry Bell prepared to ease his pickup down a long, winding road.He tapped his brakes. Nothing.He pulled the emergency brake. Nothing.He downshifted the transmission. Nothing.He turned to his pal and pass...

WASHINGTON - The overcast skies Saturday didn't stop almost 100 people and their pets from gathering at the Dement- Zinser house in Washington to celebrate animals of all kinds in the town's first pet parade. The parade - hosted by the Washington Historic...

PEORIA - The 3rd District Appellate Court overturns or reverses more cases from the 10th Judicial Circuit, which serves Peoria and Tazewell counties, at a higher rate than other circuit courts within the 22-county region covered by the 3rd District.For 20...

By Ronald Blumof The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Jake Arrieta lost a regular-season road start for the first time in 14 months when Neil Walker hit a two-run homer and Travis d'Arnaud blooped a two-run single that pushed the New York Mets over Chicago...

PEORIA - The Peoria Chiefs won the first-half war over the Clinton LumberKings, beating them out on the final day of the half for the Western Division title.Neither team has forgotten.The Chiefs dropped a 2-0 rematch Saturday in a pitching duel that also ...

Contrary to what some are saying, it's OK to be happy about the legislature passing that stopgap spending bill last week.Within limits.Clearly, something needed to be done. For human services, for higher education, for basic state operations just to essen...