Today the Peoria Riverfront Museum is going live for a press conference on an exciting new initiative coming in 2026 that will allow all students in Illinois to visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum for free! Join us live with President and CEO John Morris, development committee chair Gretchen Petrakis and major philanthropists Laura Cullinan, Josh and Ashley Bellamy to learn about a million dollar gift that will give all students in Illinois access to the biggest celebration of America250 in the s

Illinois Governor Sparks Backlash After Blocking Federal Review of State Voter Registration Data Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is making national headlines after flatly refusing a Department of Justice request for his state’s complete voter registration data — a move that has ignited a fresh fight over election integrity and federal authority. During an August press conference, Pritzker told reporters the federal government “is not entitled to this information,” warning that Washington could wea