A model tosses her braids during a runway show at the It’s A Vibe Selfie Studio’s one-year anniversary party Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Northwoods Mall. The studio and Peoria Fashion Week joined forces to host the event which included a panel discussion with local fashion experts plus spoken word, singing and dancing performances, fashion-related vendors, selfie backgrounds and food.
Metamora’s Drew Tucker, top, tags Washington baserunner Carson Williams on a rundown between first and second base Monday, April 3, 2023 at Washington Community High School. The Panthers blanked the Redbirds 5-0.
Peoria resident and local artist and performer Alexander Martin is disappointed with Discover Peoria, the city’s convention and visitors bureau, after they took down a video from their website featuring Martin’s work and promoting the city as a supportive community.
Bernice Gordon-Young’s nieces E’Lesiah Rogers, left, Isabella Carlton, middle, and Kennedy Gaines react as their Jenga tower falls during a game at the election party for Gordon-Young on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at The Warehouse on State in Peoria. Gordon-Young was elected to an at-large seat on the Peoria City Council.
Peoria Notre Dame’s Enanu Smart tries to slide around the tag from Peoria Christian pitcher Kylie Black on a wild pitch in the second inning Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Louisville Slugger Complex in Peoria. Smart was called out on the play. The Irish defeated the Chargers 4-0.
Dunlap’s Gabe Munoz, left, slides into third base for a two-run triple in the second inning Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Dunlap High School. The Eagles scored four times in the second inning and went on to defeat the Limestone Rockets 5-2.
Peoria Notre Dame’s Abigail Chaddock collides with Normal Community goalkeeper Maddie Johnson (91) and Emma Henry in the second period Thursday, April 13, 2023 at PND High School. The Irish blanked the Ironmen 2-0.
Country music star Walker Hayes points to the audience as he walks the catwalk during his performance Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
SPHL QUARTERFINALS – The Peoria Rivermen gather for player introductions before the start of Game 2 of the SPHL quarterfinals Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Pensacola.
SPHL QUARTERFINALS – A group of young fans join the Peoria Rivermen as they celebrate a goal by Jordan Ernst (12) in the second period Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Carver Arena. The goal proved to be the game-winner as the Rivermen advanced to the second round of the SPHL playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
SPHL QUARTERFINALS – Peoria’s Jordan Ernst (12) leaves Pensacola’s Jan Salak behind as he rushes the net in the second period Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL QUARTERFINALS – Peoria’s Alec Baer, left, tangles with Pensacola’s Garrett Milan in the second period Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Carver Arena.
Peoria Notre Dame’s Lawson Alwan, right, performs a leaping high-five with teammate Ryan Ringenberg after the Irish scored against Richwoods in the third inning Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at PND High School. The Irish took a 5-0 lead in the third inning and scored again in the sixth inning for a 6-0 win.
Rock star John Mellencamp belts out some lyrics during his sold-out performance Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater. The 71-year-old singer/songwriter stopped in Peoria on his “Live and In Person Tour.” He last performed in Peoria in 2019.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria captain Alec Hagaman (17) takes the spotlight during player introductions before the start of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen defeated the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 5-3 to advance to Game 3.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria’s Jack Berry stops a shot from Roanoke in the first period of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria goaltender Jack Berry lunges for the puck as teammates Joe Widmar (8) and Jake Hamilton (21) defend against Roanoke’s Dominiks Marcinkevics in the first period of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria’s Mitch McPherson celebrates a goal against Roanoke by teammate Alec Baer in the second period of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria goaltender Jack Berry (1) and Roanoke’s Nick Ford collide on a rush to the net in the third period of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Roanoke goaltender Austyn Roudebush stops a Peoria Alec Hagaman on a breakaway in the second period of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Peoria’s Austin Wisely, middle, and his teammates celebrate after his goal against Roanoke in the second period of Game 3 of the SPHL semifinals Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Carver Arena.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – A Peoria Rivermen fan holds up a sign protesting a referee’s call in the third period of Game 3 of the SPHL semifinals Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell to Roanoke 5-3.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Retiring Peoria Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman takes one last skate around Carver Arena after their 5-3 loss to Roanoke in the elimination Game 3 of the SPHL semifinals Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
SPHL SEMIFINALS – Retiring Peoria Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman’s jersey lies at center-ice after his final skate Sunday, April 23, 2023 around Carver Arena. The Rivermen fell 5-3 to Roanoke in the elimination Game 3 of the SPHL semifinals at the Peoria Civic Center.
CHEAP TRICK – Rick Nielsen, left, and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick play together during the Rock Hall of Fame band’s show Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
CHEAP TRICK – Bass guitarist Tom Petersson of the rock band Cheap Trick flashes a big smile for fans during their show Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
CHEAP TRICK – Cheap Trick drummer Daxx Nielsen, son of guitarist Rick Nielsen, performs with the band Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
PRISON SENTENCING – Stephanie Melgoza of Farmington was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Tazewell County Courthouse for the DUI-related deaths of Andrea Rosewicz, 43, and Paul Prowant, 55, on April 10, 2022 on North Main Street in East Peoria. At right is her attorney Kevin Sullivan.
PRISON SENTENCING – Stephanie Melgoza’s stepfather Patrick O’Brian covers his face during the sentencing hearing for his stepdaughter Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Tazewell County Courthouse. Melgoza was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the DUI-related deaths of Andrea Rosewicz and Paul Prowant last April.
PRISON SENTENCING – A relative holds a picture of Andrea Rosewicz as she reads a statement to Stephanie Melgoza during her sentencing hearing Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Tazewell County Courthouse. Melgoza was sentenced to 14 years for the DUI-related deaths of Rosewicz and Paul Prowant on April 10, 2022 in East Peoria.
Richwoods’ Zenon Rule competes in the pole vault Friday, April 28, 2023 during the Pekin Dragon Invitational at Pekin Memorial Stadium. He finished second to Pekin’s Heath Hawkins.
Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy chats with the crowd during his “Damn Right Farewell Tour” Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
EDM SHOW – A crowd of about 200 fill the dance floor for an electronic dance music concert Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gone Social in Peoria’s Warehouse District. Matt and Sara Ruder, owners of Gone Social, formerly named Gone Axe Throwing, have expanded their business to include a live music stage, a pinball league, a virtual reality room and more.
EDM SHOW – Patrons dance to a deejay and light show during an electronic dance music concert Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gone Social in Peoria’s Warehouse District. The recreational facility recently expanded and added a live music stage, among other things, with regular concerts.
EDM SHOW – A fan catches the spotlight during an electronic dance music show Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gone Social in Peoria’s Warehouse District.
EDM SHOW – A fan wields a lightsaber as she dances to an EDM show Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gone Social in Peoria’s Warehouse District.
EDM SHOW – An EDM fan sports a lighted pacifier as she dances with friends during a show Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gone Social in Peoria’s Warehouse District.
