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Election DayPeoria and Tazewell counties head into Election Day with big early-vote numbersIf 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. Executive director Jessily Joseph called turnout "pretty historic for a midterm."Today’s editionRead 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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From WEEK 25 News Now, 93.3 The Drive and 11 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WEEK 25 News Now1 hour ago

    Heart of Illinois voters head to polls in 2026 midterm election

    Polls are open across Illinois for the 2026 midterm election.

  2. 93.3 The Drive4 hours ago

    On average, Americans do THIS 4 times a week. What is it?

    November 3, 2026 Q: On average, Americans do THIS 4 times a week. What is it? A: Make or eat a sandwich

  3. Peoria Journal Star7 hours ago

    DOJ monitoring election across Illinois

    Election Day is here and voters across the state will be heading to the polls to make their voices heard.

  4. WEEK 25 News Now8 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.

  5. Peoria Journal Star8 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.

  6. Central Illinois Proud11 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

  7. Central Illinois Proud11 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

  8. Central Illinois Proud11 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

  9. WEEK 25 News Now13 hours ago

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

    Ceresa will play college volleyball at UIS>

  10. Shaw Local13 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.

  11. WEEK 25 News Now14 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).

  12. Daily Herald14 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 (...

  13. Central Illinois Proud14 hours ago

    General Election Results | November 3, 2026

    Find all election coverage at Your Local Election Headquarters

  14. WEEK 25 News Now15 hours ago

    Beyond the Ballot: Why Peoria County’s contested judicial race matters to voters

    Peoria County voters will choose between Tim Cusack and Mike Vespa for a 10th Judicial Circuit judgeship. Here's what to know before Election Day.

  15. 93.3 The Drive15 hours ago

    Salvation Army kicks off Tree of Lights campaigns with $2.34 million fundraising goal

    PEORIA, Ill. – The Salvation Army is kicking off its annual Tree of Lights campaigns in Peoria and Pekin, with a combined fundraising goal of $2.34 million to support local families and individuals in need. The campaigns officially launched Monday at Northwoods Mall, where organizers announced a $2.1 million goal for Peoria and a $240,000

  16. Central Illinois Proud15 hours ago

    A sudden stratospheric warming event is occurring, what it means for us

    An unprecedented early-season sudden stratospheric warming event over the Arctic is currently unfolding, potentially creating volatile weather patterns in the U.S. by clashing with an expected strong El Niño.

  17. Central Illinois Proud16 hours ago

    Canton man charged with Barn III burglary released with conditions

    A 54-year-old Canton man named Christopher R. Lutschg was charged with burglary and theft following the robbery of a safe and cash from the Barn III dinner theater in Goodfield, Illinois.

  18. WEEK 25 News Now16 hours ago

    Early Voting Surges in Peoria County

  19. WEEK 25 News Now16 hours ago

    Beyond the ballot: What the midterms could mean for your wallet

    According to Phil Cooper, a financial advisor with 210 Financial in Morton, depending on the party that ends up controlling congress could influence economic policies that affect energy, gas and grocery prices.

  20. Central Illinois Proud16 hours ago

    Voters urged to prepare for busy Election Day Tuesday

    Election officials in McLean, Peoria, and Tazewell counties report historic voter turnout and increased activity ahead of the midterm elections scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.

    Also reported byWCBU Peoria

  21. OurQuadCities17 hours ago

    63 new Illinois lawyers will be sworn in

    Justice Lisa Holder White of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 63new lawyers across two ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Fourth Judicial District.The group is among 1,572 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of lawin Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s

  22. Central Illinois Proud17 hours ago

    Peoria community remembers 150 unclaimed individuals

    The Peoria County Coroner’s office held its third remembrance service at St. Mary’s Cemetery to honor 150 unclaimed individuals funded by community donations.

  23. Peoria Journal Star18 hours ago

    Richwoods High School star commits to America East Conference women's basketball program

    Richwoods senior Kayla Herron was named the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year as a junior. Now, she's headed to the America East Conference.

  24. WEEK 25 News Now18 hours ago

    Voice of SpongeBob SquarePants talks upcoming Peoria appearance

  25. WCBU Peoria18 hours ago

    Peoria County holds special burial service for unclaimed deceased

    The Peoria County Coroner's Office, OSF Saint Francis, and others collaborated on a special mass burial for deceased individuals unclaimed by family or friends.

  26. Peoria Journal Star18 hours ago

    Two found dead in West Peoria apartment have been identified

    Peoria County officials are investigating the deaths of two people who were found in a West Peoria apartment.

    Also reported byCentral Illinois Proud

  27. WEEK 25 News Now18 hours ago

    FLOCK SOLVES CRIME IN GOODFIELD

  28. Rockford Register Star19 hours ago

    VOTE for your favorite Rockford-area athlete of the week for Oct. 26-31

    Go to our poll and vote on one of our nominees for Rockford Register Star Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 26-31

  29. NCTV1719 hours ago

    Downers North runs to the Lyons boys cross country sectional title

    Lyons Township is the host for boys' sectional cross country. Naperville North, Naperville Central, and Neuqua Valley are here to compete.

  30. WEEK 25 News Now19 hours ago

    Coroner identifies 2 people found dead in West Peoria

    A 69-year-old man and 43-year-old woman identified as pair found dead in a West Peoria apartment.

  31. NCTV1719 hours ago

    Hinsdale Central wins the Lyons girls cross country sectional

    The girls' cross country IHSA 3A sectionals take their mark at Lyons Township on a cloudy Halloween morning with Naperville teams in the mix.

  32. WGEL Radio19 hours ago

    Wilson To Run At State Cross Country Meet

    A Greenville High School cross country team ran for the first time in a sectional on Saturday, and it was a shining moment for Wynn Wilson. The junior Comet finished 14th out of over 150 runners at the Murphysboro Class 1A Sectional. Wynn will now run at the state finals in Peoria this weekend. His

  33. Central Illinois Proud19 hours ago

    Loving Living Local: Pathway Ministries

    An episode of Loving Living Local will provide updates regarding Pathway Ministries’ annual Hope Rising event.

  34. WEEK 25 News Now20 hours ago

    Cloudy Skies And Spotty Showers

    Spotty showers possible tonight with more rain tomorrow

  35. WEEK 25 News Now21 hours ago

    Bradley University expert weighs in on midterm election

    Brad McMillan with the Institute for Principled Leadership at Bradley University joined us with insights on this year's midterm elections.

  36. Peoria Journal Star22 hours ago

    Vote for the 2026 Peoria Journal Star preseason high school girls basketball Player of the Year

    Make your vote count in the third annual Peoria Journal Star preseason high school girls basketball Player of the Year in 2026.

  37. WSPYnews.com23 hours ago

    Area Cross Country Runners Qualify for State After Strong Sectional Performances - Weekend Recap

    High School Varsity Football

  38. WEEK 25 News Now23 hours ago

    Driver rescued after car crashes into tree on Route 6 in Peoria

    A driver was taken to a hospital Monday morning after crashing into a tree along Route 6 in Peoria.

    Also reported by1470 & 100.3 WMBD

  39. Peoria Journal Star23 hours ago

    Vote for Journal Star Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct. 26-31, presented by CEFCU

    Illini Bluffs, Dunlap and Peoria Notre Dame high school athletes are among those up for the Journal Star Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct. 26-31, presented by CEFCU.

  40. Peoria Journal Star23 hours ago

    Peoria Housing Authority hires new chief executive officer

    Christopher Vincent takes over as the new CEO of the Peoria Housing Authority following a nationwide search.

    Also reported byCentral Illinois ProudWEEK 25 News Now

In brief

The short notes of Daily Peoria’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • 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