FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS – Peoria High’s Gary Rutherford snags a pass during the official first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Peoria High School.
FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS – Washington associate head coach Todd Stevens demonstrates a move for his offense during the official first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Washington Community High School.
FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS – Elmwood/Brimfield players run offensive plays on the official first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Elmwood High School.
FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS – Peoria High players battle it out in one-on-one passing and pass defense drills on the official first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Peoria High School.
FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS – Washington football players work through drills on the official first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Washington Community High School.
FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS – Peoria High’s Amari Smith celebrates a successful effort during a drill on the official first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Peoria High School.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Heidi Shepherd of the heavy metal band Butcher Babies flips her hair back and forth to the music during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Butcher Babies singer Heidi Shepherd and guitarist Henry Flury perform during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Butcher Babies dual singers Carla Harvey, left, and Heidi Shepherd perform together during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Dez Fafara, lead singer of the Los Angeles-based metal band Coal Chamber, looks out at the crowd before the start of their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Bassist Nadja Peulen is bathed in green light as she performs with heavy metal band Coal Chamber during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
Mike Cox pounds the drums for the heavy metal band Coal Chamber during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Coal Chamber guitarist Miguel Rascon performs during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Elias Soriano, lead singer of the heavy metal band Nonpoint, belts out a tune during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Bassist Adam Woloszyn performs with the heavy metal band Nonpoint during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – “Blood” flies from a saw as costumed members of the heavy metal band GWAR do battle during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Droplets of fake blood lie on plastic sheeting protecting audio equipment during heavy metal band GWAR’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The bizarre act typically sprays the crowd with fake blood. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Bass player Beefcake The Mighty performs with heavy metal band GWAR during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – The Berserker Blothar, lead singer of the heavy metal band GWAR, holds his arms up in triumph after vanquishing an enemy during their show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is one of four opening acts for Mudvayne on their current “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Mudvayne lead singer Chad Gray wades into the crowd during the Peoria-born heavy metal band’s homecoming performance Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center. The band is currently on its “Psychotherapy Sessions” national tour.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Stage lights shine down on Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – A crowd-surfing fan catches the eye of Mudvayne lead singer Chad Gray during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Mudvayne bassist Ryan Martinie performs during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – Mudvayne lead singer Chad Gray shows some intensity during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS – The crowd shines their cellphone lights during a song by Mudvayne during the heavy metal band’s show Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center.
MOM’S NIGHT – An NFL Films crew records a Washington football player and his mother applying the stripe to his helmet during the annual Mom’s Night event Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
MOM’S NIGHT – A football mom does her best to tackle a football wheel during a Mom’s Night drill Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
MOM’S NIGHT – Washington Panthers football moms get a little rowdy during the annual Mom’s Night event Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
MOM’S NIGHT – Washington Panthers head coach Darrell Crouch watches with delight as a football mom prepares to tackle her son during the annual Mom’s Night festivities Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
MOM’S NIGHT – Becca Barth takes down her son Brayson during the annual Mom’s Night festivities Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at Babcook Field in Washington.
JIMMY’S BAR – Owner Jimmy Spears and his daughter and bar manager Grace stand behind the bar at West Peoria’s iconic Irish pub Jimmy’s Bar at 2601 W. Farmington Road. Jimmy’s Bar has been going strong since 1982.
JIMMY’S BAR – A photo of Jimmy Spears’ father Joe hangs behind the bar at Jimmy’s Bar on Farmington Road in West Peoria. Joe was a popular bartender and regular customer at Jimmy’s Bar until his death in 2005.
JIMMY’S BAR – Jimmy’s Bar on Farmington Road is festooned with photos, posters, banners, advertisements and memorabilia from all over the world.
JIMMY’S BAR – Framed sports jerseys and other memorabilia even hang from the ceiling at Jimmy’s Bar on Farmington Road.
JIMMY’S BAR – A bust of Elvis and matching lamp sit on the bar at popular West Peoria pub Jimmy’s Bar on Farmington Road.
JIMMY’S BAR – Popular Irish pub Jimmy’s Bar at 2601 W. Farmington Road at the corner with Southport Road in West Peoria has been in business for 41 years.
TAILGATER – A group of kids test their skill at the quarterback station Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 during the Greater Peoria Tailgater on the Peoria riverfront. The Bears Radio Network and ESPN Chicago hosted the NFL preseason event which featured football combine-style challenges, live music, food trucks and a live broadcast by Chicago’s Waddle and Silvy.
TAILGATER – Kid practice their goal-kicks on a small football field set up behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum during the Greater Peoria Tailgater on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 on Water Street in Peoria.
TAILGATER – Ian Green, 9, and his dad Brian practice goal-kicks during the Greater Peoria Tailgater on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 on the Peoria riverfront.
PAT BENATAR – Grammy-winning rock singer Pat Benatar performs with husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo on their FUNTASTIC Tour 2023 on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
PAT BENATAR – Guitarist Neil Giraldo, left, and Pat Benatar perform on their FUNTASTIC Tour 2023 on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
PAT BENATAR – Grammy-winning rock singer Pat Benatar performs with husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo on their FUNTASTIC Tour 2023 on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
PEORIA HIGH VS. ROCHESTER – Peoria High senior Isaac Williams (44) gets his teammates hyped up before the start of their opening night football game against Rochester on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at the newly-renovated Peoria Stadium.
PEORIA HIGH VS. ROCHESTER – Peoria High’s Kevin Roberts leads the way through the mist as the Lions take the field against Rochester on the opening night of high school football Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Peoria Stadium.
PEORIA HIGH VS. ROCHESTER – Peoria High lineman Kevin Roberts (8) handles Rochester ballcarrier Nolan Mrozowski in the first half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Peoria Stadium.
PEORIA HIGH VS. ROCHESTER – Peoria High’s AJ Roscoe (6) brings down Rochester’s Parker Lyons after an interception in the first half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Peoria Stadium.
PEORIA HIGH VS. ROCHESTER – Rochester’s Jack Swaney, top, tackles Peoria High’s Maliek Ross in the first half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Peoria Stadium.
PEORIA HIGH VS. ROCHESTER – Some menacing clouds hang over the newly renovated Peoria Stadium as Peoria High battles Rochester in their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Peoria Stadium.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. MANUAL – Peoria Notre Dame fans show their unwavering support for their football team as the Irish battle the Manual Rams on opening night of high school football Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Richwoods Stadium.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. MANUAL – Peoria Notre Dame’s Liam O’Neill (10) tries to deflect a pass to Manual’s Amaree Breedlove in the first half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Richwoods Stadium.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. MANUAL – Peoria Notre Dame’s Patrick McParland instantly regrets his penalty for excessive celebration as the Irish battle Manual in the first half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Richwoods Stadium.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. MANUAL – Manual’s Terrence Page keeps his eyes on the ball as Peoria Notre Dame’s James Ament tries to defend the pass in the second half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Richwoods Stadium.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. MANUAL – Peoria Notre Dame teammates Lawson Alwan, left, and Anthony Scime celebrate Scime’s touchdown against Manual in the second half of their opening night football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Richwoods Stadium.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. IVC – Enthusiastic fans welcome IVC’s Ali Bainter during player introductions before the start of their volleyball match against Peoria Notre Dame on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. IVC – IVC’s Etta Wagner pushes the ball after it bounced off her chest during the first set of a volleyball match against Peoria Notre Dame on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. IVC – IVC’s Laila Peterson dives for a dig against Peoria Notre Dame in the second set of their volleyball match Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. IVC – Peoria Notre Dame’s Lexi Baer (15) and Emma Schaumburg (5) defend against IVC’s Lizzy Short in the second set of their volleyball match Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. IVC – Peoria Notre Dame fans get hyped up as the Irish take a big lead over IVC in the first set of their volleyball match Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
PEORIA NOTRE DAME VS. IVC – IVC’s Ali Bainter bumps the ball against Peoria Notre Dame in the first set of their volleyball match Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
SHOOTING SPREE – Bystanders wait nearby as Peoria Police detectives and officers investigate the scene of a fatal shooting Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in the 800 block of S. Helen Street in Peoria.
SHOOTING SPREE – Peoria County coroner Jamie Harwood talks with law enforcements officers at the scene of a fatal shooting Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 810 S. Helen Street in Peoria. One man was shot and killed at the house.
SHOOTING SPREE – Bystanders react to the shooting death of a neighbor Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in the 800 block of S. Helen Street in Peoira
SHOOTING SPREE – Peoria police officers search for evidence at the scene of a double shooting Thursday, Aug. 21, 2023 in the 2100 block of West Antoinette Street in Peoria.
SHOOTING SPREE – Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria answers questions during a press conference concerning the recent spate of shootings Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at the Peoria Police Dept. headquarters in Peoria.
