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(Photo By Flickr User Derek Gavey) Fair officials are expanding a statewide competition to find a singer who’ll be the opening act for the Illinois State and Du Quoin State Fairs.According ...

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik) The retail industry continues to struggle as online sellers are squeezing brick and mortar stores and competition ramps up. The tough environment has forced m...

(Photo By Flickr User Jeff Lange) Dim the lights ..."American Idol" is coming back!According to wqad.com & CNNMoney, ABC has reached an agreement with FremantleMedia to bring the singing comp...

(Photo By Flickr User yochillum) Bradley University’s most winning-est coach, Charles "Ozzie" Orsborn, died Sunday morning at his home in Naples, FL. Bradley University President Gary ...

(Photo By Flickr User Angie Chapman) "Pray For The Cure Peoria; Second Thursday In May!"Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 14th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, M...

(Photo By Flickr User Luisana )  Think you've got what it takes to create the next great Oreo flavor? Now is your chance!The "My Oreo Creation" contest. It kicks off today and runs through J...

(Photo By Flickr User Mark Dollner) Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes are diseases normally associated with adults. But the truth is that obesity among children has doubled in the past 2...

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) “We’re goin’ hoppin’, we’re goin’ hoppin’ today; Where things are poppin’ the Springfield, IL way; We’...

(Photo By Flickr User Holly Sparkman) According to week.com, if the Illinois Commerce Commission approves a new plan, Ameren Illinois customers could pay less on their power bills next year.Amere...

(Photo By Flickr User pixydust8605) Dogwood Festival weekend is May 6th-7th, and the theme for this year's Adams Fiber/Blessing Health System Dogwood Parade is "Community Connections."***Dogwood ...