“Miss Frizzle,” teased an X troll in a tweet, likening the “Mask Off” lyricist to the whimsically wacky teacher from 1990s kiddie cartoon, “The Magic School Bus.” “Future [looks ...

PEORIA — The Bradley basketball team finished its coaching staff with a familiar face on Thursday, bringing Brian Jones back as assistant coach. Jones has been assistant coach at East Tennessee ...

Judith Domke Pelini, 89, of Pekin, IL, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her residence. Judie was born on June 20, 1935, in Peoria, IL, to Dr. Edward and Eunice (Hundley) Domke. She ...

PEKIN, Indiana — A southern Indiana man has been arrested after police say he was found in possession of child sex abuse material. Jerame Jan Hall, 48, of Pekin, was arrested Monday after a ...

One of foodies’ most anticipated weeks of the year, Ormond Burger Week, kicks off today, Friday, May 2. The 10-day event, which takes place May 2 – 11, provides locals and visitors alike with ...

SOUTH PEKIN (WMBD) — A 21-year-old man is in jail Thursday afternoon, hours after he allegedly shot and killed two people at a South Pekin home. Memphis S. Rue was booked on charges of first ...

Illinois Department of Public Health launched a Measles Outbreak Simulator Dashboard to easily identify vaccination rates and risks at schools. No cases have been reported in Illinois since early ...

Despite the uncertain weather, a crowd gathered at Boyertown Area Multi-Service for the 7th Annual Preston’s Pantry Food Drive and Community Day on Saturday, May 3. Boyertown Area Multi-Service ...

Celebrate National Library Week with these librarians-turned-authors — then check out some of their books to keep the party going at home Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She ...

Burger: "’The Mustang Patty’ — hamburger mixed with butter, bacon and jalapeño, and topped with fried egg, American cheese, brisket, onion frizzles and barbecue sauce.” Burger ...