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A moratorium on data center applications in Tazewell County is one step away from reaching the county board. The board's Land Use committee is expected to send the moratorium to the board for a vote.

The BORG concoction mixes booze – typically vodka – drinking water, sweet flavorings and common hangover remedies like Pedialyte in a plastic gallon container.

Democratic incumbent Dave Koehler of Peoria has held the seat since 2006, while Republican challenger Desi Anderson of Carlock is seeking elected office for the first time.

Aaron Rossi of Bloomington faces a federal indictment related to alleged tax fraud charges, as well as multiple civil lawsuits.

One person is dead and another injured after a single-vehicle rollover crash just east of East Peoria.

Bishop Louis Tylka succeeded longtime Peoria Catholic Diocese Bishop Daniel Jenky on March 3. The start of Tylka's tenure coincides with the 2022 season of Lent.

Dozens of local residents attended an open house in Minonk held by Liberty Power (formerly Algonquin Power Co.), which is seeking permits to construct a large solar farm just east of the Woodford County town of 2,000.

Illinois, like many states, is facing a shortage of teachers in the classroom. Currently there are over 4,120 teaching vacancies across over 853 school districts, according to state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea.

A new bill would allow domestic violence survivors to file for an order of protection online, offering relief from having to face their abuser in court.

Tazewell County is rededicating a trio of markers celebrating the old Eighth Judicial Circuit where Abraham Lincoln got his start as a frontier lawyer.