Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

The city of Peoria Liquor Commission met Feb. 6 to approve sites.

The village of Brimfield Board of Trustees met Feb. 6 to approve park use for fishing derby.

The city of Peoria Liquor Commission met Jan. 3 to classify sites.

The city of Peoria Downtown Advisory Commission met Feb. 9 to review the master streetscape plan.

Dan Sullivan won a landslide victory over fellow republican Mike Aiello during the Feb. 28 Republican primary election.

Illinois State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) has added another highlight to his already impressive resume: vice president of Economic Development for OSF HealthCare, the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce reported recently.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a corporate litigation firm, said in a press release that it is representing buyers of Caterpillar Inc. in an investigation into whether or not Caterpillar and some of its officers and/or directors violated Sections 10B and 20A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Peoria County Board met Nov. 10 to recognize member service.

The Peoria County Board met Jan. 12 to accept resignations.

The Chillicothe City Council met Jan. 9 to purchase police vehicles.

The Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Jan. 5 to improve parking lot surfaces.

The Bellevue Village Board met Jan. 10 to review the 2017 budget.

The city of Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission met Feb. 2 to host a public hearing.

The Peoria County Veterans Assistance Commission met Feb. 16 to review committee reports.

The Peoria County Board met Feb. 9 to appoint chairmen.

The Peoria County Board of Health met Feb. 13 to accept reports.

The village of Norwood Board of Trustees met Feb. 7 to review a lease agreement proposal.