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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

Elections from local newsrooms

From Central Illinois Proud, WEEK 25 News Now and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Central Illinois Proud10 hours ago

    General Election Results | November 3, 2026

    Find all election coverage at Your Local Election Headquarters

  2. WEEK 25 News Now11 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.

  3. 93.3 The Drive11 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

  4. WEEK 25 News Now12 hours ago

    Early Voting Surges in Peoria County

  5. WEEK 25 News Now12 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.

  6. Central Illinois Proud12 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

  7. WEEK 25 News Now18 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.

In brief

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

  • 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