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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, Central Illinois Proud and 12 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WEEK 25 News Now2 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. Central Illinois Proud5 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

  3. Central Illinois Proud5 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

  4. Central Illinois Proud5 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

  5. WEEK 25 News Now7 hours ago

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

    Ceresa will play college volleyball at UIS>

  6. 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.

  7. WEEK 25 News Now8 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).

  8. Daily Herald8 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 (...

  9. Central Illinois Proud8 hours ago

    General Election Results | November 3, 2026

    Find all election coverage at Your Local Election Headquarters

  10. WEEK 25 News Now9 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.

  11. 93.3 The Drive9 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

  12. Central Illinois Proud10 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.

  13. Central Illinois Proud10 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.

  14. WEEK 25 News Now10 hours ago

    Early Voting Surges in Peoria County

  15. WEEK 25 News Now10 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.

  16. Central Illinois Proud10 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

  17. OurQuadCities11 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

  18. Central Illinois Proud12 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.

  19. Peoria Journal Star12 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.

  20. WEEK 25 News Now12 hours ago

    Voice of SpongeBob SquarePants talks upcoming Peoria appearance

  21. WCBU Peoria12 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.

  22. Peoria Journal Star12 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

  23. WEEK 25 News Now12 hours ago

    FLOCK SOLVES CRIME IN GOODFIELD

  24. Rockford Register Star13 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

  25. NCTV1713 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.

  26. WEEK 25 News Now13 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.

  27. NCTV1713 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.

  28. WGEL Radio14 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

  29. Central Illinois Proud14 hours ago

    Loving Living Local: Pathway Ministries

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

  30. WEEK 25 News Now14 hours ago

    Cloudy Skies And Spotty Showers

    Spotty showers possible tonight with more rain tomorrow

  31. WEEK 25 News Now16 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.

  32. Peoria Journal Star17 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.

  33. WSPYnews.com17 hours ago

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

    High School Varsity Football

  34. WEEK 25 News Now17 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

  35. Peoria Journal Star17 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.

  36. Peoria Journal Star18 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

  37. Radio Monmouth, IL18 hours ago

    Braun’s Big Day Leads Scots to 54-7 Win at IC

    by Nathan Baliva MONMOUTH, ILL (10/31/2026) The Monmouth College football team won their 16th straight Midwest Conference game with a 54-7 win at Illinois

  38. Radio Monmouth, IL18 hours ago

    Monmouth College Volleyball Sweeps Beloit, Finishes in Tie for Third Place

    by Nathan Baliva MONMOUTH, ILL. (10/31/2026) The Monmouth College volleyball team knocked off Beloit 25-19, 25-15, 25-17 at home on Saturday. The Fighting

  39. 93.3 The Drive20 hours ago

    Peoria firefighters contain chimney fire at North Peoria home

    PEORIA, Ill. – A chimney fire caused minor damage to a North Peoria home Friday evening. The Peoria Fire Department says crews responded to a reported structure fire at 6819 North Hunters Trace around 8:05 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they found flames coming from the chimney of the residence. Crews went onto the roof

  40. 1470 & 100.3 WMBD20 hours ago

    Peoria gas prices fall nearly 9 cents, but remain well above last year

    PEORIA, Ill. – Gas prices in Peoria are continuing to decline, but drivers are still paying significantly more at the pump than they were a year ago. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 148 stations in Peoria, the average price of gasoline fell 8.9 cents over the past week to $4.68 per gallon. That’s

    Also reported byCentral Illinois Proud

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