Food Is a Window to Cultural Diversity in Peoria

Food—How Safe?

Read a National Geographic magazine article about food contamination and get information, facts, and more about foodborne ...

Why A.I. Food Slop Looks So Gross

People have been flooding social media with examples. Pastas covered in inexplicable black dots. Shapes and forms that are ...

Do You Need a Food Processor, a Blender, or Both? Here’s How to Figure It Out.

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Food Is a Window to Cultural Diversity

These words of author and journalist Michael Pollan have been at the core of the work at Oldways – a food and nutrition nonprofit helping people live healthier, happier lives through cultural food ...

Food Stuck in Your Throat? How to Handle It Safely and When to Seek Emergency Help

When food gets stuck in your esophagus (food pipe), you can usually still breathe because your airway isn’t blocked. Home remedies like drinking carbonated beverages, water, or effervescent ...

Food And Drink

Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children Keep your family safe from food poisoning with these essential food safety ...

A Guide to Comfort Food: Why We Love It and How to Find a Joyful Balance

Comfort food can mean different things to different people. It may be food that evokes nostalgia, embraces cultural roots, or simply offers a sense of consolation after a long day. You may have grown ...

Is Fast Food Cheaper Than Cooking at Home?

Generally, cooking at home is less expensive than regularly ordering fast food. Eating out may be a better solution for those who value time over money. Both options have pros and cons based on your ...

How Much Food Does the World Really Waste? What We Know — and What We Don’t

Around one-third of all food the world produces never gets eaten — at least according to the long-accepted estimate. But the problem is likely much bigger than this. More recent data suggests up to 40 ...

Illinois high school football: Recap, highlights from IHSA Week 9 games in Peoria-area

Week 9 of Illinois high school football in the Peoria-area. Here are our updates, recap and highlights from IHSA football on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.

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Former Peoria High basketball coach pleads guilty in two cases

The former boys basketball coach at Peoria High School has pleaded guilty in two cases, one sexual assault and another grooming.

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Prep sports recap for Oct. 16, 2026: football scores for week nine of season

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Normal Community, Morton and Heyworth were among the school that clinched football conference championships on the final night of the regular season Friday. Normal Community ...

Why a Peoria councilman had his appearance in DUI case pushed back

The Peoria city councilman was arrested after multiple 911 calls were made reporting his vehicle driving erratically. His blood alcohol content was .285, according to Peoria police records. Here's the ...

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Why Peoria police unions aren't backing former chief in mayoral race

Peoria police union says Arthur Miller didn't listen or fight for the department's needs. His supporters dispute that.

Peoria to spend $104M on water supplies ahead of federal cutbacks

A city official said the deals would backfill a dwindling supply of Colorado River water and provide water to new Peoria customers.

We know who will be captain and assistants for the Peoria Rivermen in 2026-27

The Peoria Rivermen have brought back veteran center Alec Baer as team captain for 2026-27. See who is joining him as assistants.

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Mayo, Peoria Boards Recommend Wind Farm Denials

Peoria County’s zoning appeals board voted 4-2 to recommend denying Repsol Renewables’ proposed Four Creeks wind farm, ...

Peoria ranks as a top city for affordable rent, according to report

Peoria has been ranked a top small city for renters, with residents spending just 9.3% of their income on housing costs.

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Theme announced for 2026 Santa Claus Parade in Peoria

The 139th annual Santa Claus Parade is scheduled to take place on Nov. 27 with the theme A Holiday Tradition for the Ages.

Peoria Mother of Five Dies After Half-Mile Drive to Escape Gunfire

She drove nearly half a mile while mortally wounded before crashing. Now her suspected shooter is in custody in Milwaukee.

Peoria Murder Suspect Arrested in Milwaukee

Maurice Graves, 30, was arrested in Milwaukee on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the Oct. 5 fatal shooting of ...