Peoria intersection to close for 10 weeks starting March 30

27 March 2026, 7:46 am

The intersection of South Madison Park Terrace and West Wiswall Street in Peoria will be closed for 10 weeks starting Monday, March 30, for road work as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 4 ...... Read More »

'No Kings' rally scheduled for Peoria this weekend. What to know

26 March 2026, 9:57 am

The "No Kings" rally on Saturday will be the third held in Peoria. Here's what to know.... Read More »

Peoria Rivermen awards announced at annual booster club banquet; team readies for playoff chase

25 March 2026, 5:57 pm

The Peoria Rivermen shared dinner, desserts, fellowship and more with their booster club at annual awards banquet on March 25, 2026.... Read More »

Peoria teenager injured in Normal shooting

24 March 2026, 6:30 am

A 17-year-old boy from Peoria was among six people injured following a shooting Sunday in Normal.... Read More »

Historic Peoria radio station to sign off for final time

24 March 2026, 12:52 am

To celebrate WIRL, the station will be periodically airing a two-hour program about its history until sign off.... Read More »

Peoria event to showcase artifacts telling Illinois history

18 March 2026, 8:56 am

The Peoria Historical Society will present "Illinois History in 10 Objects" on April 23rd at the River Station Restaurant, featuring artifacts from the Illinois State Museum and stories from local ...... Read More »

Major gas station operator purchases land on busy Peoria roads

17 March 2026, 10:34 pm

Beck Oil has purchased two plots of land in Peoria near Knoxville Avenue and War Memorial Drive. The company reportedly plans to build two new gas station and car wash properties. The combined ...... Read More »

'Danger to communities': Peoria police chief's take on ICE actions

27 January 2026, 10:05 am

Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria stated his department will not assist federal immigration enforcement efforts. The chief's statement follows recent fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in ...... Read More »

Editorial: After a heartbreaking loss, resilience now plays in Peoria

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 »

Peoria will once again host largest fireworks show in Illinois. Here's what to know

9 June 2025, 9:46 am

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peoria officials and event organizers are once again staking the claim that Peoria will again be host to the largest fireworks ...... Read More »

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