Illinois will require universal lead testing for children starting July 1. Here's how the new standard will work.

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Emergency room wait times for hospitals in the Peoria area can range between 50 minutes to well over four hours, according to data from a website specializing in hospital reviews. Hospital Stats, a ...

Raekwon Pickett was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of 19-year-old Quinton Scott.

The National Weather Service is issuing heat advisories across Illinois this week as a severe heat wave passes through the state. Heat indices are forecast to surpass 110 degrees in some southern ...

Illinois organizers will join a national mobilization June 27 to offer an inclusive alternative to America's 250th. Find ...

The westbound span of the McClugage Bridge will close on July 1 as a multi-year, $70 million project begins to refurbish that ...

Fireworks aren't legal in Illinois, but residents can still drive across state borders for personal displays. Here are the ...

Josh Harris, who has served in the department's prevention bureau for the past 10 years as a fire investigator, was named the ...

Planning a Fourth of July barbecue with friends and family? You may want to make sure your dogs stay inside, as pet expert Tom Sadler warns many barbecue staples can be dangerous for your furry ...