26 June 2026, 9:30 pm
There are multiple dates for fireworks across central Illinois. Here's where to see sparks fly for the July 4 holiday.... Read More »
26 June 2026, 9:44 am
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring a silver carp fish die-off in the Illinois River near Peoria, believed to be caused by spawning stress and water chemistry changes from ...... Read More »
25 June 2026, 12:48 pm
Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger is urging people to celebrate safely at the Red, White & Boom fireworks show and to follow emergency guidance, with fire and EMS resources stationed throughout the ...... Read More »
23 June 2026, 8:48 am
Peoria was hailed as “the breakout story” of a 2026 analysis comparing the best cities for recent college graduates.... Read More »
20 June 2026, 9:36 pm
Mark your calendars. Here is the full regular-season schedule for 2026 Peoria-area high school football, including the Big 12 and Mid-Illini.... Read More »
17 June 2026, 1:05 pm
An estimated 200,000 people will attend the 40th annual Choose Greater Peoria Red White & BOOM! firework show on July 4th, featuring a new and improved firework setup, updated police ...... Read More »
17 June 2026, 12:03 pm
A tornado watch had been issued for the Peoria area as severe weather passed through the region.... Read More »
28 October 2025, 3:33 pm
Work will be done in Peoria on Sheridan Road, Wisconsin Avenue and other major thoroughfares. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and County Board Chair Jimmy Dillon celebrated the dollars coming to Peoria for road ...... Read More »
8 August 2025, 11:02 pm
Peoria's spending in pursuit of a land-based casino dates back to at least February 2020 when officials traveled to Las Vegas to meet with Boyd Gaming. The city and Boyd Gaming have discussed ...... Read More »
4 August 2025, 8:57 am
This is the first piece in a summer series that explores Illinois outside of Chicago. Did you hear about the $2 billion microchip plant scheduled to break ground later this year in Peoria? Just one ...... Read More »