PEORIA - Like many other cities around the area, Peoria wants to try to cash in on what is seen as a new and possibly lucrative stream of revenue.

PEORIA - Showing the wide divide that exists on the Peoria City Council regarding the public safety pension tax, a vote on a $90,000 contract for a call center to field calls from residents narrowly passed by a 6-5 vote.

"Returning the Favor" executive producer Susan Yourgrau and host Mike Rowe surprised Carl Cannon on Tuesday with a $50,000 donation during a celebration at the Noble Center.

HENRY - The Henry City Council joined many other area governments Monday in establishing a 3 percent retail sales tax on recreational marijuana sold within the city after adult use becomes legal Jan. 1.

Reader Question: We bought a home a year ago built in the 80s. A problem has surfaced with the back block fence.