West Peoria 4th of July parade road closures announced

30 June 2026, 10:00 am

The 54th Annual 4th of July Parade in West Peoria will feature military personnel, community organizations, classic cars and decorated floats, and will end with a flag-raising ceremony and awards for ...... Read More »

GasBuddy and AAA Illinois: Peoria gas prices fall another 13 cents

29 June 2026, 3:54 am

Average gasoline prices in Peoria have fallen 13.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.... Read More »

Illinois River near Peoria sees silver carp die-off

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 »

'Breakout story': Peoria among best small cities in U.S. for recent graduates, report says

23 June 2026, 2:27 pm

Peoria was hailed as “the breakout story” of a 2026 analysis comparing the best cities for recent college graduates.... Read More »

Here are the Peoria-area high school football schedules for 2026 season

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 »

Peoria’s Red, White & BOOM! gets new security for the anniversary show

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 »

Peoria weather Wednesday included tornado watch, extreme conditions

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 »

Prominent Downtown Peoria office building listed for sale

17 June 2026, 1:17 am

PEORIA — One of the city's most prominent downtown office buildings has been listed for sale at an eight-figure price tag. The Becker Building, which sits at 401 Main St., has been put on the market ...... Read More »

Illinois basketball commit leaves East Peoria for prep school

12 June 2026, 11:03 am

The East Peoria junior helped the Raiders to a school-record 29 wins and the program's first regional title since 1997 during the 2025-26 season.... 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 »

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