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Election DayTop story

Peoria and Tazewell counties head into Election Day with big early-vote numbers

If you haven't voted yet, polls are open today, Tue., Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Peoria County had more than 14,500 mail-in ballots by midday Monday, plus more than 14,000 early in-person voters.

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Peoria County had more than 14,000 ballots each by mail and early in person

Source: WCBU Peoria

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Peoria mail-in14,500
Peoria early in person14,000
Tazewell mail-in returned7,900
Tazewell early in person7,900

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High School SportsWashington and Peoria Notre Dame win super-sectionals and could meet for the state titleTwo area boys soccer teams are one win from meeting each other for the state championship. Washington beat Triad 1-0 in the Class 2A Urbana super-sectional Monday. Peoria Notre Dame beat Lemont 2-1 in overtime at Darien.Today’s editionRead

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  • CO2 projectMore than 200 residents gathered at the Brimfield American Legion Sunday night and voiced health and safety concerns about a proposed carbon dioxide storage project.

    More than 200 residents gathered at the Brimfield American Legion Sunday night and voiced health and safety concerns about a proposed carbon dioxide storage project. Lapis Carbon Solutions and BioUrja Renewables want to move CO2 from BioUrja's Peoria ethanol facility to an underground injection well near Texas Road in rural Peoria County.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WEEK 25 News Now

  • Housing AuthorityThe Peoria Housing Authority now has its first full-time leader since early this year.

    The Peoria Housing Authority now has its first full-time leader since early this year. Christopher Vincent, most recently deputy executive director of the East Chicago Housing Authority in Indiana, succeeds Armeca Crawford as CEO. The board voted to hire him Sept. 29 from a pool of 30 candidates.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WCBU Peoria, Peoria Journal Star

  • Gas pricesPeoria's average gas price fell 8.9 cents to $4.68 a gallon in GasBuddy's weekly survey of 148 stations.

    Peoria's average gas price fell 8.9 cents to $4.68 a gallon in GasBuddy's weekly survey of 148 stations. That's still $1.54 more than a year ago, when drivers paid $3.14. The cheapest gas Sunday was $4.35 and the priciest was $4.99, and the national average dropped 17.1 cents to $4.12.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: 1470 & 100.3 WMBD, Central Illinois Proud

  • Tree of LightsThe Salvation Army launched its Tree of Lights campaigns Monday at Northwoods Mall with a combined goal of $2.34 million: $2.1 million for Peoria and $240,000 for Pekin.

    The Salvation Army launched its Tree of Lights campaigns Monday at Northwoods Mall with a combined goal of $2.34 million: $2.1 million for Peoria and $240,000 for Pekin. Peoria's campaign began with $317,000, or 15% of its goal.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 93.3 The Drive

  • RemembranceThe Peoria County Coroner's office held a service of remembrance Monday at St.

    The Peoria County Coroner's office held a service of remembrance Monday at St. Mary's Cemetery in West Peoria for 150 unclaimed deceased people. Community donations pay for their cremation and burial.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Central Illinois Proud

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From WEEK 25 News Now, Peoria Journal Star and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. WEEK 25 News Now3 hours ago

    Wet And Windy For Election Day

    Here's the latest timing of today's rain chances and a look at a gusty forecast.

  2. Peoria Journal Star3 hours ago

    'Bring your appetite': New sushi spot to host soft opening in Peoria

    This new, all-you-can-eat sushi spot is preparing to open in Peoria this week.

  3. Central Illinois Proud6 hours ago

    Lamberti family enjoying one final run with Limestone volleyball

    BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — It’s been a special year for the Lamberti family at Limestone. Senior Mia Lamberti is enjoying a final season playing for her mom Jen and alongside her sister Coco. There’s a two-year difference between the girls which has prevented them from being frequent teammates. Coco played off the bench on varsity

  4. Central Illinois Proud6 hours ago

    Washington, Notre Dame win supers, advance to state soccer finals

    PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Two area schools are headed to the state soccer finals and could meet for a state championship. Washington posted its 21st shutout of the year in a 1-0 win over Triad in the class 2A Urbana super-sectional on Monday. Truman Lenover scored four minutes into the match and goalkeeper Olivier Wettstein

    Also reported byWEEK 25 News Now

  5. Central Illinois Proud6 hours ago

    Bradley, Illini win openers at home, ISU falls in OT on road

    PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Season openers were good for teams playing at home along Interstate 74 on Monday. Illinois and Bradley won season openers but Illinois State fell in overtime on the road. Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks scored 20 points apiece and Illinois hit a school record 19 three-pointers to blow by visiting Farleigh

  6. WEEK 25 News Now8 hours ago

    Morton’s Claire Ceresa is a Potter for all seasons and almost always a winner

    Ceresa will play college volleyball at UIS>

  7. Shaw Local8 hours ago

    Glenbard South soccer beats Fenton, advances to state for first time: Monday’s Suburban Life sports roundup

    Glenbard South soccer beat Fenton 3-1 in the Class 2A Hinsdale South supersectional to advance to state for the first time while Lemont lost in double overtime to Peoria Notre Dame.

  8. WEEK 25 News Now9 hours ago

    Bradley Braves open season balancing basketball ambitions with NIL pressures

    Bradley men’s basketball opened its season Monday night at Carver Arena as mid-major programs nationwide grapple with name, image and likeness (NIL).

  9. Daily Herald9 hours ago

    High school scores for Nov. 2

    Monday, Nov 2 Boys soccer IHSA Supersectionals Class 3A At Conant Supersectional (5) Evanston 4, (4) Addison Trail 0 At Lyons Supersectional (1) Lockport 1, (1) Lyons 1 (...

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Daily Peoriato me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today, and two local soccer teams head to state

Plus, Washington and Peoria Notre Dame soccer could meet for a state title Saturday.

The TLDR

  1. Polls are open today, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 56 Peoria County sites
  2. Peoria and Tazewell counties report big early-vote numbers
  3. Washington and Notre Dame soccer both won super-sectionals
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