Mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles that existed more than 66 million years ago, lived not only in the sea but also in rivers. This is shown by new research based on analyses of a mosasaur tooth found in ...

Tywahnn Tillman received a 45-year prison sentence for shooting a bouncer at Big Al's in Peoria. The business had its liquor license suspended in 2024, due in part to the Tillman shooting. PEORIA — ...

Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. Philanthropists Joe and Ellen Checota commit $15 million in ...

A tropical aquarium set made entirely of LEGOs is about to go on sale. It comes with a nearly $500 price tag. The LEGO Icons Tropical Aquarium Building Set features colorful fish, underwater plants, ...

For the third time in the last four years, New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is the American League MVP winner, with the BBWAA wrapping up award week by announcing the MVPs on Thursday night. It ...

Peoria Speakeasy, Inc., operating as Big Al's, has again deferred its site approval request for a 4 a.m. closing time. The city stripped the club of its liquor license in 2024 following a series of ...

An Australian freshwater Murray cod has surprised scientists by swimming a marathon 530 miles along a major river system, believed to be a record for the species. The fish, named Arnie after Australia ...

The Shedd Aquarium's new Wonder of Water exhibit, in the rotunda, features two curved habitats, one showcasing freshwater plant and animals and the other a saltwater ecosystem that includes live coral ...

When he arrived at Precious Paws Humane Society in Chisholm, Big Al the cat weighed 25 pounds. Now, thanks to diet and exercise, he’s down to 22 pounds! But that’s still too heavy to be adopted, per ...

As the Golden State Warriors fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, losing in five games after dropping four straight following a Game 1 victory, the series unraveled ...

Earlier this year, American Aquarium passed the 20-year mark as a band, but frontman BJ Barham isn’t tapping the brakes. The independent, roots-rock outfit is closing out 2025 with a flurry of shows ...

Starting Oct. 16, ahead of No. 6 Alabama's home game against No. 11 Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Crimson Tide fans can keep track of the gridiron champion's ranking via Big Al bobblehead. The ...