Sports
Peoria Rivermen Sign Prolific ECHL Scorer
37-goal forward Jordan Ernst joins first-place Rivermen squad
Bradley Braves Face Illinois State in Rematch
Braves look to avenge earlier loss as teams battle for Missouri Valley Conference position
Peoria Rivermen Star Returns to the Ice
Connor Szmul, a fan favorite, rejoins the SPHL team after time away.
Crime
Overnight Shooting Leaves 1 Man Critically Injured in Peoria
Police respond to multiple ShotSpotter alerts and find victim with multiple gunshot wounds
Peoria High Basketball Coach Faces New Charges After 2nd Student Comes Forward
The 41-year-old coach is accused of sexual abuse and grooming of two students at the school.
24-Year-Old Deputy Shot Multiple Times on Duty Released from Hospital
Deputy Jack Evans recovering after undergoing surgeries for his injuries sustained during a foot pursuit in Peoria, Illinois.
Business
East Peoria Approves New Riverboat Casino
Riverfront gambling operations to be reshaped, impacting jobs, tourism, and tax revenues
Peoria Beauty Shop Owner Faces Eviction Over Marijuana Claims
Leandria Thomas says new Twin Towers Mall management is trying to force her out unfairly.
Peoria County's Unchanged Tax Multiplier Affects 2026 Bills
Peoria rents still under $900, MacArthur Highway closure impacts commute, and Peoria Children's Home celebrates 160 years
Politics
WMBD+ to Host Post-Debate Discussion with Republican and Democrat
Peoria TV station to feature analysis from local political figures after U.S. Senate Democratic candidate debate
Peoria Expert Breaks Down Russia-Ukraine War Stalemate
Four years on, no clear end in sight as both sides demand security guarantees
Peoria World Affairs Expert Reflects on 4 Years Since Russia-Ukraine War
Local expert provides insight on the ongoing conflict and its global implications.
Lifestyle
Peoria Prepares for Major Intersection Reconstruction
Year-long project at University and Northmoor to impact drivers, pedestrians, and nearby schools
Peoria Leaders Urge Parents to Get Involved as Youth Violence Rises
Community leaders call for stronger parenting, school engagement, and better juvenile justice consequences to address recent incidents
Peoria Zoo Welcomes Three New Baby Spider Monkeys
The zoo's only adult spider monkey, Darla, will help care for the young primates.
