Dave Eminian

The Peoria Rivermen have hired a Washington High School and Illinois State grad to ramp up social media.

Peoria Journal Star PEORIA — Londyn Sommerville announced her college decision on Sunday, adding to a family legacy of NCAA Division 1 basketball.

Peoria Journal Star Aug. 3, 2026, 8:23 p.m. CT PEORIA — Beau Sutherland took over as the new general manager of the Peoria Civic

Peoria Journal Star PEORIA — The 2026 Discraft Ledgestone Open produced a first-time tour champion over the weekend in the pro division as more than 2,200 amateur and pro players powered through courses around the area.

The Illinois Fighting Illini's number never came up in the 2026 US LBM preseason college football Coaches Poll on Tuesday.

Peoria Journal Star Nathan Lavender completed an inspiring baseball journey to the majors on Tuesday, Aug. 4 when he was called up by the New York Mets

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Peoria Journal Star PEORIA — Can Peoria Notre Dame High School build around a pair of stars? How will Farmington fare with a young lineup that includes just five seniors?

Peoria Journal Star The Peoria Chiefs received some new talent from the parent club St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 6, including two players from the 2026 MLB Draft.

Peoria Journal Star Tyler Ryder was a terrific late addition for the Peoria Rivermen during the 2025-26 season.