PEORIA -- Seven were shot, three critically, in four shooting incidents that occurred late Friday and early Saturday morning.

PEORIA -- On a night when seven people were shot, the Peoria Fire Department put out a garage fire early Saturday morning that caused $25,000 in damage.

Editor's note: This story was first published by Belt Magazine (BeltMag.com).I'll never forget the burn of hot tears rolling down my face as I watched the video of my little brother being murdered by the men in blue.

PEORIA - Though Bradley University will begin the 2020 fall semester on time Aug. 26, many things will be different in the time of COVID-19, beginning with the fact that fall break has been canceled.

MOUNT STERLING -- In a time when yesteryear's statues and monuments can trigger opposition and debate, we all can confidently rally around the memorial to Tip.