Business
Peoria Storefront Building Listed for Sale
The property includes several retail spaces in a high-traffic commercial district.
Peoria to transform $1.75M downtown block with new development
City manager outlines plans to reshape the PNC Bank Building area into housing and commercial space
East Peoria Approves New Riverboat Casino
Riverfront gambling operations to be reshaped, impacting jobs, tourism, and tax revenues
Lifestyle
Peoria Considers Expanding Street Food Vendors
City council to vote on new ordinance to allow more food trucks and carts downtown.
Peoria's New Hope Apartments closes due to loss of federal funding
Closure leaves some residents without a place to stay, highlighting shortage of affordable housing options in the city
Peoria-area towns consider banning kratom amid overdose concerns
New Hope Apartments closure raises alarms about affordable housing shortage
Politics
Top Republicans vie to replace Sen. Dick Durbin in Illinois primary
Candidates focus on affordability, lowering cost of living as key priorities
Peoria Treasurer Patrick Nichting to Retire After Over a Decade in Office
Nichting has served as Peoria's Treasurer since 2009 and previously held a City Council seat.
Illinois Senate Race Heats Up Ahead of Primary
Three Democratic candidates emerge as frontrunners in closely watched contest
Crime
Tennessee Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking
Kristain Harris pleaded guilty to multiple counts of methamphetamine distribution in central Illinois
Crash Closes Part of Allen Road in Peoria
Police investigating incident at North Allen Road and West Altorfer Drive intersection
Peoria County sees drop in felony and juvenile cases in 2025
State's attorney reports fewer felony indictments and sharp drop in juvenile vehicle thefts, while juvenile weapons offenses ticked up slightly
Sports
Manual Rams Celebrate State Basketball Title with Parade
The IHSA Class 2A state champions were honored with a community celebration in Peoria.
10 Great Mid-Major Teams That Flopped in the NCAA Men's Tournament
A look back at Cinderellas that never were able to break through
Padres Rotation Faces Uncertainty with Musgrove's Likely IL Stint
Padres manager Craig Stammen says Joe Musgrove will 'most likely' begin the 2026 season on the injured list.
