Five events to check out in Peoria area this weekend

4 June 2026, 4:20 am

From the Steamboat Classic to the Elmwood Strawberry Festival, here are five events happening in the Peoria area this weekend.... Read More »

Cassidy yells for Trump to ‘get engaged’ on medical debt in Senate speech

4 June 2026, 2:43 am

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Wednesday yelled for President Trump to “get engaged” on lowering medical debt as prices soar in part due to the expiration of ObamaCare subsidies.... Read More »

IHSA baseball scores: What's next for the Peoria-area teams in the sectional finals

3 June 2026, 7:24 pm

Seven Peoria-area baseball teams advanced to the IHSA baseball Sweet 16 and will play Saturday, June 6.... Read More »

IHSA baseball bracket: Postseason scores, pairings for Peoria-area teams

3 June 2026, 3:22 pm

All the Peoria-area playoff pairings for the 2026 IHSA baseball state tournament, which starts May 25.... Read More »

1st Clue released for East Peoria’s America 250 Ornament Hunt

1 June 2026, 3:12 am

The East Peoria Festival of Lights is hosting the Folepi's America 250 Ornament Hunt, where participants must follow clues to find a hidden ornament in the city and win a $250 Visa gift card.... Read More »

Festivals, concerts and more: Here are 18 things to do in Peoria in June

31 May 2026, 10:49 pm

From the Tremont Turkey Festival to Juneteenth celebrations, here are 18 events happening in Peoria this June.... Read More »

This Peoria bridge is closing for repairs. Here's what to expect

30 May 2026, 9:44 pm

The Cedar Street Bridge closes June 1 for summer repairs. Expect delays and use detours between Peoria and East Peoria.... Read More »

Why Peoria leaders are opposed to major Illinois housing initiative

29 May 2026, 5:58 am

Peoria leaders are opposing Gov. Pritzker's housing bill, saying it strips cities of local control over zoning.... Read More »

Peoria warns residents to avoid contact with Illinois River after sewer overflow

28 May 2026, 5:09 pm

The City of Peoria is warning residents to avoid full-body contact with the Illinois River after recent heavy rainfall caused a combined sewer overflow, and people should wait 48 hours before getting ...... Read More »

Rep. LaHood allocates $1.5M for Peoria’s Radnor Road upgrade

26 May 2026, 11:51 am

A Republican congressman who represents much of Peoria presented $1 million to Peoria County on Tuesday afternoon to help reconstruct Radnor Road. Rep. Darin LaHood, ...... Read More »

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