Category Archives: Local News
Peoria gas prices spike, approaching the $5 Mark
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have jumped 62.4 cents in the last week, averaging $4.86 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 stations in the area. Peoria's prices are $1.53 a...
May 04, 2026 Orin Zebest / CC
Peoria Rivermen lead SPHL Finals 2-0 after Friday's win
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen need just one more win to take the SPHL President's Cup. The Rivermen further secured their lead in the best-of-5 series by defeating Evansville 5-1 Friday night at ...
May 02, 2026 The Peoria Rivermen lead the President's Cup Finals 2-0 against the Evansville Thunderbolts. (Rivermen.net)
Opening Day for Peoria's Lou's Drive-In
PEORIA, Ill. - Saturday is opening day for a Peoria institution known for its homemade root beer, hot dogs and hot-buttered popcorn. Lou's Drive-In, near the corner of N. Knoxville and Lake Avenues ha...
May 02, 2026 Lou's Drive-In is located at 4229 N. Knoxville Avenue in Peoria, IL. (Lou's Facebook page)
Fire in Peoria Friday evening displaces one
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire in Peoria Friday evening caused $50,000.00 damage and displaced one resident. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Maroney says crews were called around 5:30 p.m. to a home in the 1200 bloc...
May 02, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Article Summary The state Board of Education says it needs a more accurate count of low-income students as participation in federal assistance programs declines. Changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibili...
May 01, 2026 Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Two teenagers injured after crashing alleged stolen motor vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - An early morning joyride Friday morning in Peoria led to a crash and two teenage boys injuries. Police say a stolen vehicle was spotted northbound on Gale just before 6:15 A.M., and spe...
May 01, 2026 Peoria Police Department
Trio arrested after alleged altercation at Peoria Burger King location
PEORIA, Ill. - Three teenage employees of a Peoria Burger King were arrested after an alleged altercation in the business, with one allegedly having a firearm. Peoria Police says officers responded to...
May 01, 2026
Peoria set to seal Centennial Time Capsule next week
PEORIA, Ill. - The City of Peoria presented a proclamation commemorating the placement of a Centennial Time Capsule at the City Council meeting earlier this week. The time capsule will be placed into ...
May 01, 2026 (City of Peoria)
Local students to receive Rotary Club's Sterling Merit Awards
PEORIA, Ill. - Students from 15 area schools are set to be honored at the 2026 Sterling Merit Awards Banquet. The Rotary Club of Peoria is hosting the annual event, which is expected to bring together...
May 01, 2026
Peoria Rivermen take Game One of the President's Cup
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen took Game One of the President's Cup Thursday night in Peoria 2-1. A minute and half into overtime, rookie Tyler Ryder's goal had the crowd cheering at Carver Arena....
May 01, 2026 Rivermen rookie Tyler Ryder scored his first-ever playoff goal in the pros, lifting the Rivermen to a 2-1 win Thursday over Evansville. (Peoria Rivermen Hockey)
