Is the threat of a cyber attack on electrical or water systems in the Peoria area growing?

The answer appears to be — yes.

The Morton Police Department will join other state and local law enforcement officials in reminding drivers to play it safe this Super Bowl Sunday and designate a sober driver before the big game begins.

Morton High School will have its third head football coach in the last four seasons this fall.

Trevor Lehnen resigned last week after a two-year stint directing the Potters. He was 7-11 overall and 6-8 in the Mid-Illini Conference.

Republican Mary Burress gathered more than 62 percent of Tazewell County votes for the country treasurer seat Tuesday night, beating Russ Crawford by an overwhelming majority in the primaries.

Amidst a budget deficit ... a bright spot emerges.

Morton might finally have that grocery store that was so heavily desired during 2008’s liquor ordinance debates.

And, Morton Mayor Norm Durflinger is “thrilled to death.”

While many take the elevator to avoid huffing and puffing up stairways, 18-year-old Jared Marks ran up 86 flights of stairs — 1,576 steps — by choice Tuesday morning.