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Sorensen speaks to a group about clean energy.

19August 2026

Sorensen highlights clean energy careers and minority business support during Peoria visit

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen returned to Peoria on Tuesday to hear from entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders...

Leaders from education and industry collaborating for future growth.

26June 2026

Building the future: Greater Peoria leaders bridge the gap between education and industry

Incoming Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Jerry Bell recently delivered a keynote address at the State...

Basketball players in action during a game.

17June 2026

Bradley Athletics Takes Control of Basketball NIL Funding

Bradley University’s athletics department is restructuring how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) funding is managed...

Illinois Governor signs budget with capitol building behind.

16June 2026

Illinois Governor Signs $56 Billion Budget Amidst Election Year Push, Introducing New Business Taxes

Governor JB Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2027 budget, a nearly $56 billion spending...

Aerial view of open land for new housing development.

9June 2026

Peoria Seeks Developers for New Middle-Income Housing at Former Expo Gardens Site

The City of Peoria has officially initiated a search for housing developers to create a...

State Farm agent looking worried outside office building.

8June 2026

State Farm Agents Feel Betrayed by Contract Overhaul, Fear Uncertain Future

State Farm agents across the nation are expressing anger and a sense of betrayal following...

Mayor Ali opposes statewide housing mandate, prioritizing local control.

4June 2026

Peoria Mayor Ali Pushes Back on Statewide Housing Mandate, Highlights Local Control Fears

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali has voiced strong opposition to Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed statewide housing...

Students and speaker at AI skills panel discussion.

25May 2026

AI Skills Take Center Stage at Peoria Student Panel: Experts Urge Youth to Embrace the Future

High school students in Peoria got a firsthand look at how artificial intelligence (AI) is...

Washington Eyes Property Tax Relief Fueled by Potential Cannabis Dispensary Revenue

Washington residents may soon see a reduction in their property taxes, with city officials exploring...

Peoria Main Street revitalization and senior center development.

17May 2026

Peoria Gears Up for Main Street Revitalization and Explores Senior Center Options

The City of Peoria is taking initial steps toward revitalizing West Main Street with the...

Peoria Civic Center building with a departing figure.

16May 2026

Peoria Civic Center Seeks New General Manager as Rik Edgar Departs for New Opportunity

Rik Edgar, the long-serving General Manager of the Peoria Civic Center, is stepping down to...

People collaborating around a large table.

10May 2026

Greater Peoria Charts Economic Future with New ‘Big Table Report’

The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) has unveiled "The Big Table: Greater Peoria 2025...

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