Leslie Renken

The Peoria-based company filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to facilitate the restructuring of its balance sheet, according to a news release issued by the company.

The best wall displays may look effortless, but the truth is that a lot of planning goes into a good gallery wall.

Peoria has been rated among the 10 best places to live in Illinois by Travel + Leisure magazine.

PEORIA – Stacy Hardin had dreamed about owning the Book Rack ever since she was 12 years old.

PEORIA – A 13-inch beagle named Bea inspired what is likely the largest donation the Peoria Humane Society has ever received.

Concerns about traffic congestion in Illinois prompted a warning from Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman as thousands of people converge upon the state to view the solar eclipse April 8.

PEORIA – Soderstrom Skin Institute has become Core Dermatology as part of a business plan centered on growth.

About 1,700 people gathered at the Peoria Riverfront Museum to witness the big event.

CHILLICOTHE – Historic downtown Chillicothe is experiencing a renaissance.

In May of 1993 I drove up out of the desert to work at the Journal Star.