PEORIA - A longtime staple of Mexican cuisine in the North Valley appears to be no more.

Good morning, troops. It's Monday, March 2. A Peoria native who wrote two songs that have become staples of classic-rock radio died last week.

LEWISTOWN - A Canton teenager was arrested last week and accused of sexual exploitation of a child.

EDWARDS - One person is dead after a single-car accident Monday afternoon on Southport Road.

SPRINGFIELD - Several statewide law enforcement organizations said Monday they will strongly oppose efforts to eliminate cash bail in Illinois, one of Democratic Gov.