MANUAL VS. CENTRAL – Peoria’s Nigel Moore lines up a three-point attempt over Manual’s Reggie Postlewaite in the first half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at Manual High School. The Lions defeated the Rams 73-66.
MANUAL VS. CENTRAL – Manual’s Reggie Postlewaite (5) grabs a rebound from Peroia’s Jacob Duffin Jr., right, and Fenix Foy in the first half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at Manual High School. The Lions defeated the Rams 73-66.
MANUAL VS. CENTRAL – Peoria High’s Nigel Moore (3) celebrates a three-pointer he made against Manual in the first half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at Manual High School. The Lions defeated the Rams 73-66.
MANUAL VS. CENTRAL – Cheerleaders and a drum major dance to the Manual drumline on the sidelines during halftime of a high school basketball game between the Rams and the Peoria High Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at Manual High School. The Lions defeated the Rams 73-66.
BRADLEY VS. VALPO – Bradley’s Ahmet Jonovic takes a quick swing on the rim after dunking on Valparaiso in the first half of their college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Braves defeated the Beacons 72-65.
BRADLEY VS. VALPO – Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson, left, flies to the basket past Valparaiso’s Carter Hopoi in the first half of their college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Braves defeated the Beacons 72-65.
BRADLEY VS. VALPO – Bradley head coach Brian Wardle encourages his players to stay aggressive against Valparaiso in the first half of their college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Braves defeated the Beacons 72-65.
BRADLEY VS. VALPO – Bradley’s AJ Smith, left, and Valparaiso’s JT Pettigrew battle for a rebound in the first half of their college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Braves defeated the Beacons 72-65.
ILLINI BLUFFS VS. BRIMFIELD – Brimfield’s Schyer Meinders, left, tries to knock the ball away from Illini Bluffs’ Maddy Stephens in the first half of their high school basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers defeated the Indians 52-18.
ILLINI BLUFFS VS. BRIMFIELD – Brimfield’s Layni Linthicum, top, and Illini Bluffs’ Olivia Howard struggle for a loose ball in the first half of their high school basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers defeated the Indians 52-18.
ILLINI BLUFFS VS. BRIMFIELD – Illini Bluffs’ Chenoa Howard (3) tries to get a shot past Brimfield’s Katie Doe in the first half of their high school basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers defeated the Indians 52-18.
ILLINI BLUFFS VS. BRIMFIELD – Illini Bluffs’ Olivia Howard, right, and Brimfield’s Landrie Quiram collide while chasing the ball in the second half of their high school basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Glasford. The Tigers defeated the Indians 52-18.
GIRLS REGIONAL WRESTLING – Washington girls wrestling coach Summer Smith gives some instructions to Paytyn Dykes, top, as she battles LaSalle-Peru’s Audi Plut in the 145-pound championship match of the girls regionals Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Normal West High School. Dykes took the title with a 4-0 decision.
GIRLS REGIONAL WRESTLING – Metamora’s Calliope Willman, left, and Morris’ Zara Lugo get upside down during the 125-pound quarterfinal match of the girls wrestling regionals Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Normal West High School. Lugo won with a 6-5 decision.
GIRLS REGIONAL WRESTLING – Washington’s Emma Ziegler, facing, grimaces as she tangles with Ottawa’s Jaiyden Provance in the 135-pound quarterfinal match of the girls wrestling regionals Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Normal West High School. Provance won the match with a 16-12 decision.
GIRLS REGIONAL WRESTLING – Kankakee’s Tamira Welch, bottom, tries to bring down Washington’s Bailey Guth in a 140-pound consolation match during the girls wrestling regionals Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Normal West High School. Welch won the match with a 15-0 technical fall.
ANALYTICAL BREWING – Lexington-based Analytical Brewing has opened a new larger location at 831 SW Adams Street in Peoria’s Warehouse District, part of a larger renovation project called The Adams Street Center. Unlike the Lexington location, the Peoria version includes food.
ANALYTICAL BREWING – A crowd fills the new pub Analytical Brewing during a soft opening at 831 SW Adams Street in Peoria’s Warehouse District. The new spot is the second location for the successful Lexington-based brewery.
ANALYTICAL BREWING – Analytical Brewing offers 15 different beers on tap from their Lexington brewery plus a trio of non-craft beers. The pub also offers a selection of wine, cocktails and canned beer.
ANALYTICAL BREWING – A vintage photo of the old Peoria Auto Parts that used to inhabit 831 SW Adams Street hangs on a wall at the renovated space’s newest resident Analytical Brewing.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson celebrates a Belmont turnover late in the overtime period of their college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Bruins 95-84.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – Bradley’s AJ Smith (21) dunks over the Belmont defense and teammate Timoty van der Knaap (10) in the second half of their college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Bruins 95-84.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – A young fans sports a Bradley Braves jersey covered in autographs as he waits for player introductions at the start of a college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Belmont Bruins 95-84 in overtime.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – Young fans reach for Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson during player introductions before the start of a college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Belmont Bruins 95-84 in overtime.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – Belmont’s Drew Scharnowski (11) blocks a shot by Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson in the second half of their college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. Johnson was fouled before the block. The Braves defeated the Bruins 95-84.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – Belmont’s Sam Orme (14) overshoots Bradley’s AJ Smith for a foul in the first half of their college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Bruins 95-84.
BRADLEY VS. BELMONT – Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson celebrates as overtime expires in the Braves’ 95-84 win over Belmont on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena.
CONFERENCE TITLE – A group of young fans high-five the Washington Panthers after their 57-37 win over Morton in a high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The victory gave the Panthers the Mid-Illini girls basketball championship.
CONFERENCE TITLE – A giant American flag is unfurled from the ceiling during the national anthem before the start of a high school basketball game between the Washington Panthers and Morton Potters on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Potters 57-37 for the Mid-Illini Conference championship.
CONFERENCE TITLE – Washington’s Kate McDougall, right, knocks the ball away from Morton’s Izzy Ripka in the first half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Potters 57-37 for the Mid-Illini Conference championship.
CONFERENCE TITLE – Washington’s Dani Guedet shoots over Morton’s Abbie VanMeenen in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Potters 57-37 for the Mid-Illini Conference championship.
CONFERENCE TITLE – Washingtons’ Becca McDougall, holding the ball, celebrates her 1,000th point with teammates in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Potters 57-37 for the Mid-Illini Conference championship.
CONFERENCE TITLE – Washington’s Dyah Iyer celebrates a three-pointer against Murray State in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Potters 57-37 for the Mid-Illini Conference championship.
CONFERENCE TITLE – Washington head coach Kim Barth, facing, the Panthers celebrate their 57-37 win over Morton in a high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington. The victory gave the team the Mid-Illini Conference championship.
TREFZFER’S BAKERY – Trefzger’s Bakery has operated for a decade at 4416 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights in a historic building that owners Jeff and Martha Huebner renovated.
TREFZFER’S BAKERY – Trefzger’s Bakery owners Jeff and Martha Huebner pose behind the cookie counter at their popular shop at 4416 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights.
TREFZFER’S BAKERY – Megan Tucker slices cinnamon rolls while her sister Stacie, right, loads up trays and head baker Chris Bennett attends to pies in the oven at Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights.
TREFZGFER’S BAKERY – Sunlight shines on a colorful cupcake topped with a cherry in a display case at Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights.
TREFZGFER’S BAKERY – Jackie Dowell adds sprinkles to a chocolate-covered strawberry at Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights.
TREFZGER’S BAKERY – A pair of vintage bicycles sit atop the restrooms at Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights.
TREFZFGER’S BAKERY – Cake decorator Rue Duffy creates a masterpiece with pink and purple frosting at Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights.
MATARI COFFEE CO. – Brothers Omar, left, and Mohamed Elmadari have opened a new Yemeni coffee shop, Matari Coffee Co., in the Willow Knolls Court shopping center in Peoria.
MATARI COFFEE CO. – The new Matari Coffee Co. in Willow Knolls Court offers a spacious, well-lit dining area decorated with gold-colored trim and Aramaic and Arabic symbols.
MATARI COFFEE CO. – Matari Coffee Co. in the Willow Knolls Court offers a variety of coffee styles with beans sourced from the mountains of Yemen.
MATARI COFFEE CO. – A wide variety of baked goods including cakes, pastries and Dubai chocolate are available for customers at the new Matari Coffee Co. in Willow Knolls Court.
STUDENT PROTEST – Dunlap High School students express their displeasure with ICE activities during a protest Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 outside the District 323 administrative offices in Dunlap. About 50 students held signs, blew whistles and chanted as traffic passed at S. 4th Street and Legion Hall Road.
STUDENT PROTEST – Dunlap High School sophomore Ghena Kahil blows a whistle and holds up her sign during an anti-ICE protest Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 outside the District 323 administrative offices in Dunlap. About 50 students held signs, blew whistles and chanted as traffic passed at S. 4th Street and Legion Hall Road.
STUDENT PROTEST – Organizer Sammit Chidambaram, left, a senior at Dunlap High School, talks with lone counter-protester and fellow senior Magnus Orman, holding a flage, during an anti-ICE protest Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 outside the District 323 administrative offices in Dunlap. About 50 students held signs, blew whistles and chanted as traffic passed at S. 4th Street and Legion Hall Road.
STUDENT PROTEST – A group of protesters hold up their signs and chant during an anti-ICE protest Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 outside the District 323 administrative offices in Dunlap. About 50 students held signs, blew whistles and chanted as traffic passed at S. 4th Street and Legion Hall Road.
HEIGHTS VS. ELMWOOD – Peoria Heights’ Courtney Jamison, right, and Jorge Castro, leftt, defend against Elmwood’s Garrett Webster in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School. The Patriots defeated the Trojans 66-45.
HEIGHTS VS. ELMWOOD –Elmwood’s Gavin Strom, bottom, and Peoria Height’s Jorge Castro (20) scramble for a loose ball in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School. The Patriots defeated the Trojans 66-45.
HEIGHTS VS. ELMWOOD – Peoria Heights’ Deandre Marks dribbles the ball between Elmwood’s Garrett Webster, left, and Quinton Johns, right, in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School. The Patriots defeated the Trojans 66-45.
HEIGHTS VS. ELMWOOD – Peoria Heights’ lone senior Ashton Heady (2) celebrates his three-pointer against Elmwood late in the second half of their high school basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at Peoria Heights High School. The Patriots defeated the Trojans 66-45.
REGIONAL TITLE – The Washington Panthers celebrate their 61-33 win over Dunlap for the Class 3A girls basketball regional title Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Dunlap High School.
REGIONAL TITLE – Dunlap’s Chloe Carmean tries to pass the ball around Washington’s Dani Guedet in the second half of their Class 3A girls basketball regional title game Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Dunlap High School. The Panthers advanced to the sectional with a 61-33 victory.
REGIONAL TITLE – Washington head coach Kim Barth strategizes with her team during the first quarter break in the first half of their Class 3A girls basketball regional title game against Dunlap on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Dunlap High School. The Panthers advanced to the sectional with a 61-33 victory.
REGIONAL TITLE – Washington’s Ainsley Redlingshafer, right, collides with Dunlap’s Chloe Carmean in the first half of their Class 3A girls basketball regional title game Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Dunlap High School. The Panthers advanced to the sectional with a 61-33 victory.
REGIONAL TITLE – Dunlap’s Campbell Vrabel (2), Chloe Carmean (10) and Keyaira Haywood leave the court after their 61-33 loss to Washington in the Class 3A girls basketball regional title game Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Dunlap High School.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – Peoria’s Connor Szmul puts the puck past Evansville goaltender Kristian Stead in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The goal tied the game at 1-1, but the Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – Peoria’s Connor Szmul celebrates his goal against Evansville in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The goal tied the game 1-1, but the Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – An airborne puck bounces of Evansville’s Max Thiessen as the Thunderbolts battle Peoria in the first period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – Peoria’s Griffen Fox (89) takes down Evansville’s Dmitry Yushkevich in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – The puck floats in front of Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich on a shot from Evansville in the second period of their SPHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – Peoria’s Brandon Stojcevski crashes headfirst into the boards in the third period of an SPHL hockey game against Evansville on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
RIVERMEN VS. EVANSVILLE – Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel gives directions to his player in the final seconds of the third period of an SPHL hockey game against Evansville on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2.
STATE WRESTLING – Canton’s Connor Williams celebrates his victory over Lena-Winslow/Stockton’s Jeremiah Luke in the 285-pound title match of the Class 1A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
STATE WRESTLING – Chatham Glenwood’s Cooper Clarke tangles with Freeport’s Treyden Diduch in the 106-pound title match of the Class 2A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
STATE WRESTLING – A group of shirtless fans high-five as their wrestler battles to win a state wrestling championship Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
STATE WRESTLING – Freeburg’s Dane Olmstead dowes a somersault after winning the 215-pound title in the Class 1A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
STATE WRESTLING – Freeport’s Treyden Diduch, foreground, and head coach Nathan Arendt, in orange suit, celebrate his victory over Chatham Glenwood’s Cooper Clarke in the 106-pound title match of the Class 2A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
STATE WRESTLING – Hononegah’s Brody Sendele, top, tries to pin Aurora West’s Dayne Serio in the 175-pound title match of the Class 3A state wrestling championship Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Sendele took the title with a fall.
STATE WRESTLING – Olympia’s Connor Collins celebrates his victory over GCMS’s Bentley Fields in the 106-pound title match of the Class 1A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
STATE WRESTLING – Sandwich’s Cooper Corder, right, and Decatur Unity Christian’s Clinton VerHeecke comfort each other after a long match during the Class 2A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Corder defeated VerHeecke for the title.
SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL – Richwoods’ Londyn Sommerville (20) and Moline’s Aniya Dixon battle for the ball in the second half of their Class 4A girls basketball sectional semifinal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Knights advanced to the final with a 62-49 win.
SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL – Richwoods’ Kayla Herron (2) drives to the basket past Moline’s Adalynn Voss in the first half of their Class 4A girls basketball sectional semifinal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Knights advanced to the final with a 62-49 win.
SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL – The Richwoods student section cheers for the Knights as they battle Moline in the second half of their Class 4A girls basketball sectional semifinal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Knights advanced to the final with a 62-49 win.
SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL – The Moline defense puts some pressure on Richwoods’ Haley Davis in the second half of their Class 4A girls basketball sectional semifinal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Knights advanced to the final with a 62-49 win.
SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL – Moline’s Aniya Dixon, left, rejects Richwoods’ Magnolia Lee in the first half of their Class 4A girls basketball sectional semifinal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Knights advanced to the final with a 62-49 win.
CAT TECH CHALLENGE – Garrett Mahaffey, a technician from Texas, works on a Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loader at a station Tuesday, Feb. 24 2026 during the Global Dealer Technician Challenge Finals at the Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center. Ten of the best technicians from around the world gathered in Edwards to compete to decide who would become the best Caterpillar technician in the world. The winner will be announced at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest construction trade show in the world, taking place March 3-7 in Las Vegas.
CAT TECH CHALLENGE – A technician and his assessor work in the cab of a Caterpillar 966 Wheel Loader during the Global Dealer Technician Challenge Finals on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at the Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center.
CAT TECH CHALLENGE – Harry Mott, a Caterpillar technician from Canada, works diligently and quickly on a 50-ton 722G off-highway truck Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2025 during the Global Dealer Technician Challenge Finals at the Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center.
SECTIONAL TITLE – Galesburg fans cheer for their players during introductions before the start of their Class 3A girls basketball sectional title game against Washington on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School. The Panthers advanced to the supersectional with a 61-37 win.
SECTIONAL TITLE – Washington’s Ainsley Redlingshafer (11) pulls down a rebound over Galesburg’s Ella Herchenroder in the second half of their Class 3A girls basketball sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School. The Panthers advanced to the supersectional with a 61-37 win.
SECTIONAL TITLE – Washington’s Dani Guedet puts up a jump shot over the Galesburg defense in the second half of their Class 3A girls basketball sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School. The Panthers advanced to the supersectional with a 61-37 win.
SECTIONAL TITLE – The Washington Panthers clear the bench to celebrate their victory over Galesburg in the Class 3A girls basketball sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School. The Panthers advanced to the supersectional with a 61-37 win.
SECTIONAL TITLE – Washington’s Becca McDougall (5) drops an imaginary crown on teammater Avery Tibbs after Tibbs became the Panthers’ all-time leading scorer in the second half of their Class 3A girls basketball sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School. The Panthers advanced to the supersectional with a 61-37 win over Galesburg.
SECTIONAL TITLE – The Washington Panthers celebrate their Class 3A sectional championship Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School. The Panthers defeated the Galesburg Silver Streaks 61-37 to advance to the supersectional against New Lenox Providence Catholic at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Kankakee.
SECTIONAL TITLE – Washington’s Dani Guedet dons a net cut down from the rim as the Panthers celebrate their’ 61-37 win over Galesburg in the Class 3A girls basketball sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at Galesburg High School.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton Potters fans give Alex McKie a hero’s welcome during player introductions before the start of their Class 3A boys basketball regional title game against Metamora on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 win.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton and Metamora players scramble for a rebound in the second half of their Class 3A boys basketball regional title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 victory.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton fans watch as Owen Adams eyes a three-pointer against Metamora in the second half of their Class 3A boys basketball regional title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 win.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton’s Silas Steffen (13) defends against Metamora’s Collin Morrison in the second half of their Class 3A boys basketball regional title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 win.
REGIONAL TITLE – Metamora’s Gavin Geier, left, collides with Morton’s Jude Zeller in the second half of their Class 3A boys basketball regional title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 win.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton’s Alex McKie, right, and Metamora’s Zach Born scramble for a loose ball in the second half of their Class 3A boys basketball regional title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 win.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton’s Owen Adams celebrates as time runs out on the Potters’ 55-42 victory over Metamora in the Class 3A Morton Regional boys basketball title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Morton High School. The Potters advanced to face LaSalle-Peru in the sectional semifinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Ottawa.
REGIONAL TITLE – The Morton Potters raise the Class 3A boys basketball regional plaque after defeating Metamora 55-42 on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton.
REGIONAL TITLE – Morton fans mob the Potters after their win over Metamora in the Class 3A boys basketball regional title game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Morton. The Potters advanced to the Ottawa Sectional with a 55-42 victory.
NEW EATERY– The foyer of the new Peoria Heights eatery Segreto di Stefania features a hidden front door that patrons must knock on to enter, reminiscent of the speakeasies of yesteryear. A portrait of owner Stephanie Brott covers the door.
NEW EATERY– The new Peoria Heights restaurant Segreto di Stefania offers a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, accented with glittering chandeliers, tucked away in an alleyway off the beaten path.
NEW EATERY– Servers carry out a large tray of entrées to patrons of the new Peoria Heights restaurant Segret di Stefania at 4315 N. Voss Street, the former location of Paparrazzi’s.
GIRLS STATE WRESTLING – Galesburg’s Dai Driana Wilford grimaces in pain as Machesney Park’s Madison Heneks bends her leg back in the 130-pound round 3 consolation match of the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Heneks pinned Wilford for the win.
GIRLS STATE WRESTLING – Pekin’s Tessa Donaldson, left, battles Edwardsville’s Emma Rogers in the 105-pound round 3 consolation match of the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Rogers won by technical fall 18-0.
GIRLS STATE WRESTLING – Rockford East’s Saya Hongmoungkhoune and St. Viator’s Charlotte Nold share a hug after their 105-pound semifinal match of the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championship on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Hongmoungkhoune fell 4-3 to Nold.
GIRLS STATE WRESTLING – Rockford East’s Saya Hongmoungkhoune, top, defeats DeKalb’s Larisza Gomez Guevara in the 105-pound third place match of the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Hongmoungkhoune took third with a 10-8 decision.
