Bodhi, a 9-year-old Pomchi, stays warm against his owner Laura Lopez of Peoria as they take in the Peoria Chiefs home opener Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Dozer Park. The Chiefs routed the South Bend Cubs 10-1.
Metamora pitcher Allie Nelson gets off the ground on her windup for a pitch against Washington during their high school softball game Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Metamora. The Panthers defeated the Redbirds 11-9.
EAST PEORIA VS. LIMESTONE – East Peoria’s R.J. Duncheon celebrates a double against Limestone during their high school baseball game Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. The Raiders routed the Rockets 12-2 in six innings.
EAST PEORIA VS. LIMESTONE – Limestone players confer during a change of pitchers as they face East Peoria in a high school baseball game Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. The Raiders routed the Rockets 12-2 in six innings.
EAST PEORIA VS. LIMESTONE – Limestone’s Gavin Klecker, left, tags out East Peoria’s R.J. Duncheon on a steal attempt at third base during their high school baseball game Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. The Raiders routed the Rockets 12-2 in six innings.
BRASS EAGLE – Veteran tattoo artist Zach Dole poses in his new studio Brass Eagle Tattoo in a former printing business at 718 SW Adams Street in Peoria’s Warehouse District. Dole opened his shop in early April after a long tenure at Freedom Ink Tattoos in Downtown Peoria.
BRASS EAGLE – A wide variety of artwork on the walls serves as inspiration for clients and artists alike at the new Brass Eagle Tattoo studio in Peoria.
BRASS EAGLE – Tattoo artist XXX works on a client at his station in the new Brass Eagle Tattoo studio at 718 SW Adams Street in Peoria’s Warehouse District.
BRASS EAGLE – Primary colors and elaborate artwork make the walls pop in the waiting area at the new Brass Eagle Tattoo shop in Peoria.
SLOANE SUPPER – Robert and Madison Lawrence of Peoria enjoy some time together at the new restaurant Sloane Supper & Social at 4500 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights. The high-end eatery is the newest concept from Cody Scogin, chef and owner of Ardor Hospitality, who founded the popular Ardor Breads and Provisions on Water Street in Peoria.
SLOANE SUPPER – The new Sloane Supper & Social restaurant at 4500 Prospect Road in Peoria Heights offers an open dining room with a high ceiling with warm lighting and filtered sunlight. The space was formerly home to the restaurants Edge by Chef Dustin Allen and Fusion 45.
SLOANE SUPPER – Bartender Seth Boaz, left, and Ardor beverage director Billy Gilomen work the well-stocked bar at the new Sloane Supper & Social restaurant during a soft opening at 4500 N. Prospect Road.
SLOANE SUPPER – A trio of coffee beans float in the foam of a monkey business espresso martini in the bar at the new Sloane Supper & Social restaurant in Peoria Heights.
SLOANE SUPPER – A popular entrée and classic supper club dish, the steak frites with sauce au poivre and crispy potato at the new Sloane Supper & Social restaurant at 4500 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights.
SLOANE SUPPER – A classic baked Alaska dessert looks appetizing at the new Sloane Supper & Social restaurant in Peoria Heights.
SPHL PLAYOFFS – Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel points to the replay as he argues with officials about a no-goal call in the first period of their first-round SPHL playoff game against Macon on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
SPHL PLAYOFFS – Peoria’s Trenten Heyde goes to the ice for the puck against Macon’s Justin Kelley in the second period of their first-round SPHL playoff game Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
SPHL PLAYOFFS – Macon’s Noah Roitman tries to bring down Peoria’s Griffen Fox in the second period of their first-round SPHL playoff game Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
SPHL PLAYOFFS – The puck goes off the end of Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich’s stick as Macon’s Connor May watches in the third period of their first-round SPHL playoff game Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Metamora’s Mason Sauder (22) and the Redbirds celebrate after teammate Cole Smith knocked a home run against Morton in the first inning of their Mid-Illini Conference baseball game Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Metamora. The Potters went on to defeat the Redbirds 5-1.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Morton’s Camden Taylor pitches against Metamora during their Mid-Illini Conference baseball game Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Metamora. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 5-1.
METAMORA VS. MORTON – Morton’s Landon Springer celebrates his sixth-inning homer against Metamora in their Mid-Illini Conference baseball game Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Metamora. The Potters defeated the Redbirds 5-1.
INSPIRATION – Players with the Peoria Rivermen listen as Bradley VP of Intercollegiate Athletics delivers a powerful motivational speech in the locker room after practice Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center.
INSPIRATION – Bradley University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Reynolds, once a standout college basketball star, gives an emotional end to a motivational speech he shared with the Peoria Rivermen after practice Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Rivermen face Knoxville in Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Friday night at Carver Arena.
INSPIRATION – Peoria Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, right, thanks Bradley VP for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Reynolds after an emotional speech in the locker room Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. Reynolds offered some inspiration to the Rivermen who will face Knoxville in Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Friday night at Carver Arena.
LIV’N IT UP – R&B singer Liv Warfield, who grew up in Peoria, performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater. Warfield rose to fame as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation before embarking on a solo career and reaching the quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent in 2024.
LIV’N IT UP – Peoria native Liv Warfield performs with her band plus the Peoria Symphony Orchestra during a special “Liv’n It Up” concert Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
LIV’N IT UP – Peoria native and famed R&B singer Liv Warfield performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
LIV’N IT UP – Maestro George Stelluto conducts the Peoria Symphony Orchestra during the “Liv’n It Up” concert with noted Peoria R&B singer Liv Warfield on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
LIV’N IT UP – Liv Warfield performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra in a special “Liv’n It Up” concert Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria Rivermen teammates JM Piotrowski, right, and Jordan Ernst, left, celebrate a tie-breaking goal by Connor Szmul, middle, in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 17, 2026 at Carver Arena. The goal proved to be the game-winner as the Rivermen went on to defeat the Knoxville Ice Bears 6-3.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich (31) eyes a loose puck as teammate Kylar Fenton tangles with Knoxville’s Mitch Atkins in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 17, 2026 at Carve Arena. The Rivermen defeated the Ice Bears 6-3.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich stops Knoxville’s Blake Tosto in the second period of Game 1 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 17, 2026 at Carve Arena. The Rivermen defeated the Ice Bears 6-3.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Rivermen fans join the celebration as the team celebrates a tie-breaking goal from Connor Szmul in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 17, 2026 at Carve Arena. The Rivermen defeated the Knoxville Ice Bears 6-3.
LIMESTONE PROM – More than 300 Limestone Community High School students and their dates enjoy a glamorous prom night Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington.
LIMESTONE PROM – More than 300 Limestone Community High School students and their dates enjoy a glamorous prom night Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington.
LIMESTONE PROM – More than 300 Limestone Community High School students and their dates enjoy a glamorous prom night Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington.
LIMESTONE PROM – More than 300 Limestone Community High School students and their dates enjoy a glamorous prom night Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington.
LIMESTONE PROM – More than 300 Limestone Community High School students and their dates enjoy a glamorous prom night Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington.
Rebecca Gaetz-Bishop of the Gaetz Home Real Estate Team is the 2025 Community’s Choice Real Estate Agent of the Year.
RICHWOODS VS. PND – Richwoods’ Ella Merritt-Ahanda (16) and Peoria Notre Dame’s Tabi Stickelmaier vie for a header in the first half of their high school girls soccer match Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Irish defeated the Knights 7-0.
RICHWOODS VS. PND – Richwoods goaltender Delaney Reynolds dives for a shot on goal from Peoria Notre Dame in the first half of their high school girls soccer match Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Irish defeated the Knights 7-0.
RICHWOODS VS. PND – Richwoods’ Kuper Smith, left, and Peoria Notre Dame’s Abigail Chaddock collide on a header in the first half of their high school girls soccer match Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Irish defeated the Knights 7-0.
RICHWOODS VS. PND – Peoria Notre Dame’s Norah Gould (20) and her teammates celebrate her goal against Richwoods in the second half of their high school girls soccer match Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Richwoods High School. The Irish defeated the Knights 7-0.
DOS AMIGOS – ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, right, and bassist Elwood Francis perform Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. The legendary rock and rollers opened for their good friend and country music superstar Dwight Yoakam.
DOS AMIGOS – Southern rock band ZZ Top performs against a grafitti-style backdrop Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center.
DOS AMIGOS – Country music superstar Dwight Yoakam, left, gets down with lead guitarist Eugene Edwards during their show Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Peoria Civic Center. Yoakam and his band are currently touring with ZZ Top on the Dos Amigos Tour.
MANUAL PROM – Manual High School students enjoyed “The Met Gala Experience” during their junior/senior prom Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Raber Packing in West Peoria.
MANUAL PROM – Manual High School students enjoyed “The Met Gala Experience” during their junior/senior prom Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Raber Packing in West Peoria.
MANUAL PROM – Manual High School students enjoyed “The Met Gala Experience” during their junior/senior prom Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Raber Packing in West Peoria.
MANUAL PROM – Manual High School students enjoyed “The Met Gala Experience” during their junior/senior prom Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Raber Packing in West Peoria.
MANUAL PROM – Manual High School students enjoyed “The Met Gala Experience” during their junior/senior prom Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Raber Packing in West Peoria.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria’s JM Piotrowski, right, and Kullan Diakawa, middle, battle for the puck with Knoxville’s Kyle Soper in the second period of Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the finals with a 1-0 shutout.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Knoxville goaltender Stephen Mundinger stops a shot from Peoria’s Connor Szmul in the third period of Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the finals with a 1-0 shutout.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria defenseman Jordan Ernst (11) throws Knoxville’s Lucas Helland over the boards into the Rivermen bench in the second period of Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the finals with a 1-0 shutout.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Knoxville’s Tim Kent falls to the ice underneath Peoria’s JM Piotrowski in the first period of Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the finals with a 1-0 shutout.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria’s JM Piotrowski, top left, and Michael McChesney celebate a goal against Knoxville by teammate Kullan Daikawa in the second period of Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the final with a 1-0 shutout.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – A group of fans show their enthusiasm for Peoria goaltender Nick Latinovich as the Rivermen battle Knoxville in Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup semifinals Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the finals with a 1-0 shutout.
CITY MEET – Peoria Notre Dame’s Eileen Hamilton says a little prayer before her run to victory in the 800-meter run during the Peoria All-City Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. Hamilton won with a time of 2:35.25.
CITY MEET – Peoria Notre Dame’s Dominic Jones competes in the shop put during the Peoria All-City Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Peoria Stadium. Jones won the event with a throw of 12.24 meters.
CITY MEET – Peoria Notre Dame’s Felicity Shane clears the final hurdle for a victory in the 100-meter high hurdles during the Peoria All-City Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Peoria Stadium.
CITY MEET – Richwoods’ Jaydah Green smiles after running the anchor leg for the winning 4X100-meter relay team during the Peoria All-City Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Peoria Stadium.
SPHL FINALS – The Peoria Rivermen wait to take the ice against the defending champion Evansville Thunderbolts in Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen defeated the Thunderbolts 2-1 in sudden-death overtime.
SPHL FINALS – Evansville goaltender Kristian Stead stops the puck in heavy traffic as the Rivermen try to break a 1-1 tie in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
SPHL FINALS – Peoria’s JM Piotrowski (40) and Kullan Daikawa (10) battle in front of the Evansville net with Matthew Hobbs (17) in the second period of Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena.
SPHL FINALS – Peoria’s Terry Ryder, left, and Matt Wiesner (39) stop Evansville’s Scott Kirton in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena.
SPHL FINALS – The officials huddle up for a review in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30 2026 at Carver Arena. The Peoria Rivermen defeated the Evansville Thunderbolts 2-1 in sudden-death overtime.
SPHL FINALS – Peoria’s Daniel Chartrand, right, knocks the glove off Evansville’s Isaac Chapman’s hand in the third period of Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30 2026 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen defeated the Thunderbolts 2-1 in sudden-death overtime.
SPHL FINALS – Peoria’s Griffen Fox reacts to teammate Tyler Ryder’s overtime game-winner against Evansville in Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria.
SPHL FINALS – The Peoria Rivermen pile on teammate Tyler Ryder after his game-winning overtime goal against Evansville in Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena.
SPHL FINALS – Terry Ryder (7) hugs his brother and teammate Tyler Ryder after Tyler’s game-winning overtime goal against Evansville in Game 1 of the SPHL President’s Cup finals Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Carver Arena.
