Fireworks and Independence Day celebrations are among the things you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend.

What will the weather be like for the Fourth of July? Find out details about expected heat indexes, UV forecasts and more.

For the first time in 70 years, the Chicago Cubs will have two starters in the outfield for the annual Midsummer Classic.

Fourteen people were injured and four were killed in a drive-by shooting outside a lounge in Chicago's River North neighborhood on July 2, USA TODAY reported. Here's what we know.

Peoria Music Live is experiencing financial difficulties and founder and owner Kindall Reuschel is looking to raise $40,000 ...

Fireworks shows will be happening across the country for the Fourth of July, including at these area theme parks.

Peoria City Flying Carp put on a show with food, fireworks and players on the pitch for soccer fans, families at Shea Stadium ...

Mitch Gilfillan, once a multi-sport star at Peoria Notre Dame, is a lawyer who combines his love of sports and law to help ...

Planning to grill this Fourth of July? Find out how to keep you and your friends safe from foodborne illnesses.

While Illinois will experience annual cicadas in 2025, it won't see a repeat of 2024. The two periodical broods that appeared last year in the Prairie State won't emerge this year.

No. United States stock markets are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. According to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq websites, their markets also close early (at 1 p.m.) on Thursday, July 3. The ...

Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Wednesday that the information initially provided to Peoria police didn't match his ...