Peoria police investigate armed robbery at Tony’s Market

26 January 2026, 6:46 am

A masked man armed with a handgun robbed Tony's Market in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday night, making off with an undisclosed amount of money.... Read More »

Western Hospitality Partners eyes 320-acre data center campus outside Peoria, Illinois

26 January 2026, 4:24 am

Pekin is a city in Tazewell County, located just south of Peoria. News of a potential development surfaced last year when Pekin city council said it would acquire 1,000 acres of land, known as ...... Read More »

Snowfall totals: Other parts of Illinois hit with more snow than Peoria

26 January 2026, 2:09 am

The Peoria area received less than three inches of snow, while other regions saw significantly more.... Read More »

Peoria native who pitched for Yankees in World Series has died

25 January 2026, 11:07 pm

A look at the life of Peoria native and Bartonville resident Zack Monroe. He pitched in the World Series, played for Bradley, and has died at 94.... Read More »

Peoria crews work to clear snow-covered streets

25 January 2026, 3:32 am

Peoria crews are working to clear streets after Central Illinois was hit by snowy winter weather, and residents are urged to slow down and be careful while traveling.... Read More »

Peoria dads turn backyard ice rinks into a labor of love

23 January 2026, 11:28 am

Families in Central Illinois are building backyard ice rinks to create memories and have fun, despite the hard work and unpredictable weather.... Read More »

Peoria schools to close Friday due to brutal cold

22 January 2026, 2:13 pm

As of Thursday morning, wind chills could reach anywhere from 20-30 degrees below zero in central Illinois on Friday.... Read More »

Snow chances increasing for Peoria area. Here's how much is expected

22 January 2026, 8:29 am

Amid bitter cold, snow is set to come in two rounds: one on Saturday afternoon and another on Sunday.... Read More »

Dangerous cold, possible snow headed to Peoria. Here's the forecast

21 January 2026, 4:06 am

Wind chills could drop as low as 25 degrees below zero in central Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.... Read More »

9 Peoria-area developments to watch for in 2026

1 January 2026, 8:15 pm

PEORIA — In the development world, 2026 figures to be a year with plenty to watch out for in the area. Millions of dollars of projects are expected to begin moving in 2026. Here's a look at some of ...... Read More »

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