Native Peorian is Bradley University’s new president
James E. Shadid James E. Shadid has been named Bradley University’s 13th president, the university’s Board of Trustees announced Frifay. The decision to hire Shadid, a federal judge and 1979 Bradley graduate, to lead the 128-year-old Peoria
Bridge replacement on U.S. 67 over North Henderson Creek begins March 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that work will begin on the bridge carrying U.S. 67 over North Henderson Creek, about 7 miles south of Viola in Mercer County, on March 17. Traffic will be reduced to
Partisan politics infiltrating non-partisan local Illinois elections
Lisa Hernandez, a state representative and chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, speaks to members of her party at a Democratic National Convention delegation breakfast. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By BEN SZALINSKI &
Eric Church breaking ground on promise to build homes for North Carolina hurricane victims
Country music star Eric Church is making headway on his promise to build 100 homes for the people of Avery County in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Through his charity Chief Cares, Eric Church will build homes
Brandi Carlile and Elton John drop ‘Swing For The Fences’ video from upcoming album
Brandi Carlile and the legendary Elton John have dropped the music video for their new single “Swing For The Fences,” directed by acclaimed director Xavier Dolan and choreographed by Damien Jalet. See the video: HERE. Speaking of
Knox County property transfers for March 6-12, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of March 6-12, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Your Questions Answered: Is taking a ballot selfie legal?
While you might be proud of how you vote in the upcoming April 1 Consolidated Election, others will have take your word for it. WGIL recently received a question about the legality of taking a photo of