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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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Severe Weather Risk Friday Night | Peoria News
A cold front’s rolling through central Illinois Friday night, sparking a Level One severe weather risk—meaning scattered storms could bring strong winds, hail…
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Rain Deluges Threaten Central Illinois Harvest | Peoria News
Central Illinois farmers are reeling from torrential rains—some areas saw over four inches in a single night, with Peoria County hit hardest at up to ten…
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Bus Chaos at Pekin Schools | Peoria News
Pekin Public School District 108’s school year started on a chaotic note after a software glitch wiped out bus route data, leaving students stranded or…
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Tax Cuts and Housing Bills in Action | Peoria News
Congress just passed major tax changes that are already making waves — and Rep. Darin LaHood is seeing the real impact firsthand. His district is benefiting…
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Former Coach Faces Harsh Charges | Peoria News
Former travel softball coach Jason Rockhold is facing multiple serious charges including criminal sexual assault and possession of child pornography, allegedly…
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Central Catholic Surges with Largest Freshman Class | Peoria News
Central Catholic High School is booming with its biggest freshman class in 15 years—127 new students, 119 freshmen, pushing enrollment to 410, the highest…
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McLean County Declares Local Disaster | Peoria News
McLean County’s emergency response is fully activated after devastating storms hit on August 13th and 14th, with county leaders declaring a local disaster to…
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Youth Coach Pleads Guilty to Assault | Peoria News
A 23-year-old youth coach, Aydan Trueblood, has pleaded guilty to predatory sexual assault of a minor, facing up to 30 years in prison — a reduced sentence…
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Peoria Boosts Adult Literacy with Grants | Peoria News
Peoria’s adult literacy scene just got a major boost—nearly $150,000 in new grants will fuel volunteer programs helping adults sharpen reading skills and learn…
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Goo Goo Dolls Boost Bloomington Economy | Peoria News
The Goo Goo Dolls blew the roof off Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, Illinois, drawing over 6,000 fans—the biggest crowd there since 2020—and pumped a…
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Principal Peters' Final First Day | Peoria News
After twelve years leading Prairieland Elementary, Principal Scott Peters steps into his final first day of school—with a mission to make it the best yet…
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Illinois Tax Relief After Summer Storms | Peoria News
Illinois is offering major tax relief to residents and businesses in 15 storm-hit counties, waiving penalties and interest for those recovering from summer’s…
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Peoria Intersection Closure Alert | Peoria News
Peoria drivers, brace yourselves—South Blaine and West Starr is CLOSED for seven weeks starting August 21 at 7 AM. This major detour, part of a long-term sewer…
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Shamarr Greenlee Faces Deadly Crash Charges | Peoria News
Shamarr Greenlee, 36, faces life-altering charges after a deadly crash where he allegedly ran a stop sign at high speed, killing 17-year-old Isis Horn — now…
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C-17 Diverted by Missile Alert | Peoria News
A U.S. Air Force C-17 en route from New Zealand to Antarctica was forced to turn back after a Russian missile launch alert triggered a danger zone warning —…
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Tremont Turks Turn Tide with Momentum | Peoria News
The Tremont Turks are riding a wave of momentum after snapping a 20-game losing streak and securing two wins last season — a stunning turnaround after three…
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Bradley University Move-In Traffic Plan | Peoria News
Bradley University’s move-in weekend is set to be a traffic-packed frenzy—with a 35% jump in new students bringing chaos to campus streets. Police are…
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Flash Flood Warning in Morton | Peoria News
Illinois braced for disaster as torrential, stalled thunderstorms dumped 2-5 inches of rain—especially in Morton—triggering active flash flood warnings and…
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Ducks Float Fun Raises Real Help | Peoria News
Ducks float, prizes are real, and the cause is serious—join the annual Duck Race this Saturday to help thousands healing from abuse, with your duck’s splash…
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Ethanol Plant Pays to Protect River | Peoria News
An ethanol plant in Pekin, Illinois, has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle environmental charges after releasing water 40 degrees hotter than…
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District 108 School Bus Chaos | Peoria News
School chaos erupted on the first day of classes in District 108 as bus routes collapsed, kids missed school, and parents scrambled for answers—amid broken…
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Lane Closures on IL-29 in Creve Coeur | Peoria News
Lane Closures on IL-29 in Creve Coeur | Peoria News
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Storms Expose Need for Weather Safety Board | Peoria News
A major storm crippled OSF healthcare, leaving hospitals in disarray and recovery timelines unclear — but no lives were lost, thanks to heroic staff who kept…
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Ameren Powers Student Innovation | Peoria News
Ameren is revolutionizing energy education by partnering with a local college to fund a cutting-edge microgrid lab — a real-world playground where students…
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Peoria Plans TIF Expansion on Sterling Avenue | Peoria News
Peoria’s city council is pushing to expand a tax-increment financing district along Sterling Avenue, targeting the long-vacant Kroger site and surrounding…
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Illinois Invests $50M in Community Health | Peoria News
Governor Pritzker just unveiled a $50 million healthcare boost for Illinois, funding 21 community health centers to build, expand, or upgrade facilities—key to…
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Two Arrested in Peoria Firearm Bust | Peoria News
Two men in Peoria got caught with a stolen, machine-gun capable firearm and drugs—Lamontre Walker faces up to 30 years, while Elliot Hughes, charged with…
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Sweet Corn Circus Hits Uptown Normal | Peoria News
The Sweet Corn Circus rolls into Uptown Normal this weekend—free, fun, and packed with circus flair! Saturday and Sunday feature acrobats, clowns, aerialists…
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Illinois Tollway Approves Major Rate Hike | Peoria News
Illinois just approved the biggest toll hike in state history—45 cents for cars, 30% for trucks—starting January 1st, to fund a $26.5 billion 15-year road…
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Jury Acquits Lonnie Payno Junior | Peoria News
A Peoria County jury acquitted Lonnie Payno Junior of all charges—including aggravated battery with a firearm and illegal gun possession—following a two-hour…
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Flooding Risk in Central Illinois | Peoria News
Central Illinois braces for serious rainfall through Wednesday night as a slow-moving cold front threatens flash flooding—especially south of Galesburg and…
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Riverview Plaza’s Legal Shuffle | Peoria News
Attorney Thomas Leiter is trying to bail again from his role representing the owner of downtown’s troubled 20-story Riverview Plaza, just weeks after claiming…
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Flooding Risk in Central Illinois | Peoria News
Flood Watch in Central Illinois as a slow cold front brings scattered showers and storms, risking flash flooding—especially south of Galesburg to Pontiac—with…
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Shamarr Greenlee Faces Fatal Crash Charges | Peoria News
A 36-year-old man, Shamarr Greenlee, faces life-altering charges after a fatal crash that killed 17-year-old Isis Horn and injured two others—he’s indicted for…
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House Fire in South Peoria Leaves Three Displaced | Peoria News
A house fire erupted Tuesday night in South Peoria, narrowly contained to one room before spreading to an outer wall—firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof…
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Peoria Targets Food Gap for Working Families | Peoria News
Peoria’s tackling food insecurity head-on—with a twist: $100,000 for families just above SNAP eligibility, where nearly half of hungry households fall…
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West Nile Virus Alert: Stay Safe This Season | Peoria News
Mosquito season is here—and it’s dangerous. These buzzing pests can carry West Nile virus, which starts with flu-like symptoms but can escalate to brain…
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Sorensen Demands End to Iran Conflict | Peoria News
Congressman Eric Sorensen is sounding the alarm on the prolonged Iran conflict, urging immediate action to end hostilities and bring the USS Abraham Lincoln…
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Flood Insurance Mandate Hits East Peoria | Peoria News
East Peoria’s floodplain map just got a major update—430 homes now face mandatory flood insurance, costing $800–$1,200 annually. New zones include Richland and…
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Home Business Ban Reversed | Peoria News
A controversial proposal to ban home-based businesses from having clients over was scrapped after a flood of public backlash—especially from long-time…
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COVID Resurgence Across U.S. States | Peoria News
COVID-19 is surging across nearly all 50 U.S. states as of mid-August, with wastewater data revealing rising viral presence — especially in the West and South…
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Julie Boland's 40-Year Legacy in Advocacy | Peoria News
Julie Boland is retiring after an extraordinary 40-year career at the Center for Prevention of Abuse, where she served as Director of Sexual Assault and…
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Storm Hits Normal Illinois Hard | Peoria News
A record-breaking storm slammed Normal, Illinois, triggering over 100 emergency calls in one day—shattering the previous record by nearly double. With flooded…
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Freddy's Coming to Bloomington | Peoria News
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is coming to Bloomington—right next to Dutch Bros—with construction set to begin later this year and an early 2027…
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Bloomington Police Chief Accused in Civil Rights Lawsuit | Peoria News
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Bloomington’s assistant police chief, Paul Williams, alleging he violated the civil rights of two DoorDash drivers…
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Community Forum on Data Centers | Peoria News
Bloomington and Normal are hosting a community forum on August 26th at 5 PM to tackle the big questions around data centers—your chance to ask experts, voice…
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Teenagers Face Serious Charges After Shooting | Peoria News
Two young adults, Anna Konakh and Austin Hawkins, face serious charges—including attempted armed robbery and aggravated battery with a firearm—after a botched…
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Disney Sues FCC Over Free Speech | Peoria News
Disney’s suing the FCC over what it calls political retaliation after a Jimmy Kimmel joke angered the president, while the U.S. imposes sanctions on ICC…
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Disney Sues FCC Over Free Speech | Peoria News
Disney’s suing the FCC over what it calls political retaliation after a Jimmy Kimmel joke angered the president, while the U.S. imposes sanctions on ICC…
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The Man Who Built ESPN | Peoria News
Bill Rasmussen, the visionary co-founder of ESPN who died at 93 after battling Parkinson’s, turned a bold idea — an all-sports TV network — into a global…
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Trader Joe's Expands with 25 New Stores | Peoria News
Trader Joe’s is on a wild expansion spree, set to open at least 25 new stores this year—with more than two dozen already in the pipeline. From Paso Robles and…
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Madonna vs Swift at the VMAs | Peoria News
Madonna is dominating the MTV Video Music Awards with eleven nominations, poised to tie Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for most wins ever — while Swift, with nine…
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Khaki Jack's Aussie Pub Vibes | Peoria News
Step into Khaki Jack’s, a local Aussie-themed pub where big portions, fair prices, and game-day vibes collide. Brothers Nick and Andrew Chiaravalle run this…
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Imprimatur Brings WWII Radio Drama Back | Peoria News
Central Illinois is diving into a thrilling time machine with the debut of “Imprimatur,” a five-part WWII-era audio drama dripping with vintage radio magic…
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Pekin Dragons Ready to Rise | Peoria News
The Pekin Dragons are poised for a breakout 2026 season, returning key starters and healing from last year’s injuries to form a tougher, more confident squad…
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Tomiyale Anderson Sentencing Looms | Peoria News
Tomiyale Anderson is headed to prison for life after a jury convicted him of murder, attempted murder, and firing a gun in the fatal shooting of Kanye Stowers…
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Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested in Peoria | Peoria News
A hit-and-run in Central Peoria leaves a 63-year-old man with a head injury, thankfully not life-threatening. The suspect, 58-year-old Verdell Montgomery, was…
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Judge Overturns 14-Year Sentence for Teen Murderer | Peoria News
A Peoria County judge has overturned a 14-year prison sentence for a 20-year-old man convicted of killing his mother, citing outdated sentencing and recent…
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Vote Now for This Year's Mascot Champ | Peoria News
The second annual CIProud High School Mascot Bracket Challenge is heating up with 37 fierce mascots battling for bragging rights—voting kicks off each Monday…
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Illinois Drenched in Historic Rain | Peoria News
Illinois is drowning in rain—some areas getting 6 to 10 inches, with one spot south of Tremont hitting over a foot. After a week of relentless storms, flooding…