Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, April 26, 2013  It's the only family-owned zoo in Illinois.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The three-term Republican Congressman has decided instead to seek re-election.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Update: Peoria's mayor and police chief have announced they are stepping up patrols, targeting up to 100 people wanted for gang violence and related charges.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Dozens of Quincy and Hannibal area residents will hit the ground running this summer to help children fighting cancer.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A bone from the body of Mary Magdalene is making its way through central Illinois in coming days.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria says he hopes other GOP hopefuls will step aside for his campaign.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The Palmyra Food Pantry is feeling a financial squeeze but it's not in a way you might expect.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Hancock County Sheriff says 25-year-old Jessica Kendrick was arrested Monday on a charge of conspiracy to make meth.

Friday, July 20, 2012  More than 80 Tri-State runners took to the pavement Friday to support children.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The 2012 St. Jude Run to Peoria starts Friday, July 20, 2012.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Dozens of Macomb bikers hit the trails Sunday at Spring Lake Park.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Quincy Superintendent Lonny Lemon says finding two candidates to fill principal positions at Baldwin Intermediate School and Quincy Junior High School was no easy task.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Sunday night they held a candlelight vigil to celebrate her 24th birthday in Hannibal's Central Park.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Tantrum Hair Salon in Macomb held a fundraiser in honor of Remington Neeley.