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Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Peoria News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Peoria and Central Illinois. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, manufacturing, economic growth, and community events across Peoria County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Central Illinois' largest and most important regional hubs, Peoria…
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North Main Reopens Amid Underground Surprises | Peoria News
North Main Street in Bloomington is almost fully reopened after a major streetscape project’s first phase, with the 400 block set to open by tonight — marking…
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Pop-Up Chicken Closes in Peoria | Peoria News
Pop-Up Hot Chicken’s Peoria warehouse spot is officially closing after just one year, with the final day marked by a sign and Instagram confirmation — though…
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Former Pastor Sentenced After Inappropriate Messages | Peoria News
Former head pastor Michael Ritchason, 48, from Pekin, just got sentenced to two months in jail after pleading guilty to sending inappropriate material to a…
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Bears Stay in Illinois? Lobbying Push | Peoria News
The Chicago Bears are still playing a high-stakes shell game with their stadium future, balancing moves toward Indiana’s Hammond with a fierce push to stay in…
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Bob Mackie’s Glittering Legacy | Peoria News
Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, the man who dressed Hollywood’s brightest stars and defined an era with his dazzling, sequin-studded glamour, has died…
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Final Days of the Mascot Bracket | Peoria News
The CIProud High School Mascot Bracket is down to the wire with just four days left—five matchups are within 35 votes! The Washington Panthers trail the IVC…
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Peoria Schools Name Interim CFO | Peoria News
Peoria Public Schools is rushing to stabilize its finances by appointing Marcus Alexander as interim CFO, starting September 17th and lasting until June 30th…
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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Fairview | Peoria News
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Fairview | Peoria News
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Athletes Make Big Plays This Week | Peoria News
Brett Zeltwanger launched a 70-yard soccer bomb from his own half, sealing a 6-0 win for Peoria Notre Dame. In golf, Court Bohanan nailed a flagstick birdie…
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Two-Car Crash Closes Route 29 | Peoria News
Two-car crash on U.S. Route 29 in Rome leaves serious injuries, hospitalization confirmed; three lanes shut down—two northbound, one southbound—causing major…
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Gas Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions | Peoria News
Peoria drivers, gas prices just hit a new high—up over 40 cents to $4.54 a gallon—with diesel even higher at $6.18. Global tensions, Red Sea conflicts, and…
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East Peoria House Fire Electrical Cause | Peoria News
A fire erupted in a single-story home on Gardner Avenue in East Peoria around 3 PM Sunday, sending thick smoke and flames into the air — but everyone escaped…
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Peoria Riverfront GO Day Recap | Peoria News
Peoria’s GO Day and Big Picture Street Festival packed the Riverfront with family fun, live music, food trucks, and bouncy houses—all under perfect skies…
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Dragon Boats Race on Illinois River | Peoria News
Peoria lit up the riverfront with a wild dragon boat race, drawing teams from Chicago, DeKalb, and even China as they paddled fierce against the Illinois…
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La Caravana Celebrates Hispanic Heritage | Peoria News
Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off with a thunderous roar in Peoria as the community rolled out La Caravana — a dazzling parade of cars, trucks, and even…
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Bears Shatter Records with 59-Point Outburst | Peoria News
The Chicago Bears obliterated the Carolina Panthers with a jaw-dropping 59-point season opener, shattering their own franchise record and tying an NFL mark for…
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Cardinals Honor Pujols Molina Sherdel | Peoria News
Three Cardinals legends—Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, and Bill Sherdel—were officially inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, celebrating careers that defined…
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Chicago Celebrates Mexican Independence with Vibrant Festivities | Peoria News
Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations are exploding this weekend with vibrant parades, music, food, and dance — a powerful show of cultural pride and…
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Bears vs Panthers QB Showdown | Peoria News
Bears vs. Panthers kickoff with history on the line—both teams, fresh off surprising division titles, clash in a rivalry born from that blockbuster 2023 trade…
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Johnson Joins Crowded Chicago Mayoral Race | Peoria News
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is officially re-entering the race for reelection, dropping a social media video highlighting his first-term wins and ending with…
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Richwoods Rally, Cross Country Stars Shine | Peoria News
Richwoods stunned Mahomet-Seymour with a dramatic flag football comeback, flipping a four-point deficit into a 30-22 win thanks to Anjaliyah Adams’ go-ahead TD…
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Fire Displaces Eight in Peoria | Peoria News
Fire Displaces Eight in Peoria | Peoria News
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Jerry Seinfeld Coming to Springfield | Peoria News
Jerry Seinfeld is bringing his legendary observational comedy to Springfield this winter, hitting the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center…
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Cattle Crisis and Beef Imports | Peoria News
U.S. cattle herds hit a 75-year low, crushing farmers already struggling with soaring diesel costs—and beef prices aren’t falling despite Trump’s plan to flood…
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Community Walk Honors ALS Victims | Peoria News
Dozens of families walked the Riverfront Trail in Peoria this past Saturday to honor those lost to ALS, raising awareness and funds that stay local to support…
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Meadowbrook House Explosion Tragedy | Peoria News
A devastating explosion rocked Meadowbrook, Illinois, Saturday afternoon, killing one person and sending shockwaves through the neighborhood. The blast on Vine…
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Judge Orders Deputies Held in Contempt | Peoria News
A Cook County judge is facing backlash after ordering two sheriff’s deputies — not even assigned to his courtroom — to unshackle a dangerous inmate so they…
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Teen Charged After Pushing Man Off Train | Peoria News
A shocking incident on the CTA Red Line has sent shockwaves through the city: a 15-year-old girl faces felony charges including first-degree murder after…
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Bloomington Homicide Suspect Still At Large | Peoria News
Bloomington police are still searching for James Moon, 28, wanted in connection with the 2020 homicide of 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson. Two other suspects have…
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Morton Shatters Washington's Streak | Peoria News
Morton stunned the football world with a 56-30 demolition of Washington, ending their 27-game winning streak and snapping a 12-year drought in the Mid-Illini…
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Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Fulton County Crash | Peoria News
A tragic two-vehicle crash near Fairview in Fulton County claimed the life of a motorcycle passenger, with authorities withholding the victim’s name pending…
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Kids Get Hands-On with Heavy Machinery | Peoria News
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping Saturday at the McLean County Fairgrounds—“Day of the Dozer” is here, where kids can climb into real bulldozers and…
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IVC Band’s Snow Day Shines | Peoria News
Illinois Valley Central’s Marching Grey Ghosts are stealing the spotlight with their electrifying “Snow Day” performance on Friday Night Sounds, blending…
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Kids Give Back, Then Throw Pies | Peoria News
Fifth through eighth graders at Reservoir Gifted Academy turned their Friday into a whirlwind of community impact, volunteering at over twenty local…
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Remembering 911 Through Peoria's Lens | Peoria News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Peoria came together at the Riverfront Museum to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost — including local hero Charles Chip Chan, the…
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AI School in Chicago Challenges Tradition | Peoria News
A brand-new $55K-a-year private school in Chicago, called Alpha Chicago, is shaking up education by blending AI with hands-on learning. Instead of traditional…
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Missing Peoria Woman Needs Your Help | Peoria News
A 23-year-old woman, Quaswajah Barnett, has been missing for over a month—last seen wearing a navy-blue sweater, yellow shoes, and carrying a red suitcase…
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Empty Building's Legal Battle Escalates | Peoria News
Riverview Plaza, a downtown high-rise sitting empty since a February water main break, is caught in a legal whirlwind after missing a critical deadline to file…
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North Blair Drive Closure Starts Sept 15 | Peoria News
Drivers in Normal, Illinois, brace for a four-week detour starting Tuesday, September 15th, as North Blair Drive between Dillon Drive and Courtland Avenue…
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Peoria Man Arrested With Gun | Peoria News
Peoria Man Arrested With Gun | Peoria News
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CIO with a Personal Mission | Peoria News
Michael Cartier, CIO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, carries his brother’s memory into every tech decision—his younger brother James died in the Twin Towers at…
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Diesel Surge Drives Up Everyday Costs | Peoria News
Diesel prices are soaring past $6 a gallon, fueled by Middle East tensions and global supply chain chaos — sending ripple effects through trucking, groceries…
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Trump Honors 911 at Pentagon | Peoria News
President Trump honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon, echoing last year’s choice and spotlighting national unity and current military threats…
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Airport Security Evolves 25 Years After 9 11 | Peoria News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, airport security is undergoing a major shift—shoe removal is gone, and some airports are even testing ticketless security lanes…
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Two Families Receive New Homes in Peoria | Peoria News
Two families in Peoria just got the keys to brand new homes thanks to Habitat for Humanity—marking a joyful, milestone celebration with blessings and…
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Peoria Honors 25 Years Since 9/11 | Peoria News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Peoria honors its fallen with a powerful, first-of-its-kind national exhibit and remembrance ceremony — featuring the parents of…
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El Niño to Bring Milder Winter to Illinois | Peoria News
A super strong El Niño is brewing, with a 90% chance of forming this fall and winter — possibly the strongest since 1950. It’s set to warm and dry northern…
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Spotting Grooming in Youth Sports | Peoria News
Child abuse pediatrician Dr. Channing Petrak warns parents to watch for grooming red flags in youth sports—like private coaching sessions without other adults…
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Exploiting Teens | Peoria News
A 29-year-old man from Peoria, Danny Devine Jr., has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls — one 15, the other 16 — whom…
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Gas Rats Head to Nationals | Peoria News
Ameren Illinois gas workers, known as “The Gas Rats,” are ready to compete at the National Gas Rodeo in Florence, Kentucky, where they’ll face off against top…
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Bark in the Park Celebrates 30 Years | Peoria News
Celebrate 30 years of furry fun at Bark in the Park, Peoria’s biggest annual fundraiser for animals in need—this Saturday, September 26th, from 10 AM to 1 PM…
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Normal Police Arrests Man in Child Porn Case | Peoria News
Normal Police Department makes major arrest: 49-year-old Aaron T. Wehrle charged with 42 counts of child pornography possession after March 2024 investigation…
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Cedar Street Bridge Closure Starts Sept 15 | Peoria News
Cedar Street Bridge is shutting down completely starting Tuesday, September 15th—no exceptions—and won’t reopen until November. IDOT says it’s essential…
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Illinois Governor Race Goes National | Peoria News
Illinois voters head to the polls in two weeks, but the governor’s race just got a national twist—JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey both hit Texas’ GOP convention…
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Peoria County Wind Farm Hearings Begin | Peoria News
Peoria County’s zoning board kicks off public hearings for the Four Creeks Wind commercial wind farm this Monday at the Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria, with daily…
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Peoria Raid Targets Woman With Guns And Drugs | Peoria News
Police raided a spot on Central Avenue in Peoria just before 2 p.m. on Sept. 9, busting 28-year-old Precious Haywood—who was arrested moments before the…
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Hot Wheels Stunt Show Lands in Peoria | Peoria News
Get ready, Peoria! The legendary Hot Wheels Stunt Show is making its long-awaited U.S. debut—finally hitting the States after 27 years—with a jaw-dropping…
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Creve Coeur Police Chief Under Fire | Peoria News
Breaking: Former Creve Coeur police chief Justin Egan is under active Illinois State Police investigation after resigning along with two top officers —…
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Future Play Festival Hits Peoria | Peoria News
Peoria’s about to explode with gaming, tech, and music at the Future Play Festival this weekend—esports showdowns, retro arcades, airsoft, RC racing, and a…
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Your First Step to Recovery | Peoria News
This September, National Recovery Month shines a spotlight on overcoming addiction—and Trillium Place is here to help. Addiction is treatable, and the first…