Peoria County Farm Bureau moving to new location next year, selling current building

26 February 2026, 11:04 am

The Peoria County Farm Bureau is selling its current building and relocating to a new building in Edwards, near Kickapoo, by next year.... Read More »

Peoria NAACP President honored by State Treasurer during Black History Month

26 February 2026, 8:40 am

CHICAGO ( 25News Now) - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs honored a number of African American leaders for Black History Month. One of the leaders on that list is Peoria’s own Marvin Hightower ...... Read More »

Two new exhibitions opening at Peoria Riverfront Museum

26 February 2026, 8:11 am

The Peoria Riverfront Museum has opened two new exhibitions, “The Athletes” and “The Richrath Exhibition”, as part of its Peoria Plays America series, celebrating local ...... Read More »

Illinois Gaming Board OKs Par-A-Dice Casino’s water plan

26 February 2026, 4:15 am

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved Boyd Gaming's $160 million renovation of the Par-A-Dice casino, which will be located on a permanently moored barge next to the riverboat, and construction is ...... Read More »

Plans for new casino in East Peoria receive approval from state

26 February 2026, 3:35 am

Plans for a new Par-A-Dice Casino facility in East Peoria were approved by the state of Illinois on Thursday.... Read More »

Kelley Construction Contractors Brings Technology-Driven Remodeling to Central Illinois

25 February 2026, 10:37 am

PEKIN, IL - February 25, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Kelley Construction Contractors, Inc., a family-owned general ...... Read More »

Between Indianapolis and Peoria is Illinois' scenic nature preserve for lake views, trails, and picnicking

23 February 2026, 8:00 am

This central Illinois outdoor escape features miles of hiking trails, shoreline views, boat launches, and picnic shelters near Champaign-Urbana.... Read More »

Ameren plans for surge in power use; Peoria factory feels pressure

17 February 2026, 2:50 pm

Ameren expects electricity demand to grow in the coming years, prompting the utility to plan major infrastructure upgrades, while companies including a Peoria manufacturer are feeling the pressure.... Read More »

Peoria moves to drop lawsuit over new Par-A-Dice Casino plans

16 February 2026, 8:54 am

Peoria previously rejected a settlement with Boyd Gaming over its proposal for a new casino in East Peoria.... Read More »

Peoria drops legal challenge to Par-A-Dice renovation plans

16 February 2026, 8:53 am

The City of Peoria has decided to drop its lawsuit over the proposed $160 million redevelopment of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria.... Read More »

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