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Long before July 4, Peoria’s Riverfront Museum launches celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Long before July 4, Peoria’s Riverfront Museum launches celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Peoria Riverfront Museum launches year-long celebration Jan. 31
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Long before July 4, Peoria’s Riverfront Museum launches celebration of America’s 250th birthday
1 person badly hurt, 2 cats die in fire at Galesburg home
1 person badly hurt, 2 cats die in fire at Galesburg home
Fire broke out at a home on Galesburg’s east side late Sunday morning, seriously injuring a man and killing two cats.
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:34 AM
1 person badly hurt, 2 cats die in fire at Galesburg home
A Spring Tease in January: Warm week ahead with rain to follow
A Spring Tease in January: Warm week ahead with rain to follow
Monday will feel more like early spring than early January. Warmer air moving in from the south will push afternoon temperatures well above normal.
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM
A Spring Tease in January: Warm week ahead with rain to follow
Peoria Riverfront Museum launches year-long celebration for America’s 250th birthday
Peoria Riverfront Museum launches year-long celebration for America’s 250th birthday
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Peoria Riverfront Museum launches year-long celebration for America’s 250th birthday
Bailey appears to be the front-runner again, says IWU political scientist
Bailey appears to be the front-runner again, says IWU political scientist
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Bailey appears to be the front-runner again, says IWU political scientist
More than 100 gather in Bloomington-Normal to protest Venezuela attack
More than 100 gather in Bloomington-Normal to protest Venezuela attack
More than 100 Bloomington-Normal residents came together Sunday afternoon to protest the United States' weekend attack on Venezuela that resulted in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.
pantagraph.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:49 AM
More than 100 gather in Bloomington-Normal to protest Venezuela attack
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
Five years after the Capitol riot, some of the police officers who fought off the rioters that day say they're still struggling with what happened.
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won't govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.
hoiabc.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Sheriff releases details of deadly crash near Glasford
Sheriff releases details of deadly crash near Glasford
A 65-year-old man died, and another person suffered minor injuries from a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon near Glasford.
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Sheriff releases details of deadly crash near Glasford
War correspondent Richard Little a witness to history
War correspondent Richard Little a witness to history
Bloomington native Richard Henry Little covered the Spanish-American War, the Filipino uprising, World War I and the Russian Revolution front the front lines.
pantagraph.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
War correspondent Richard Little a witness to history
Kingston: Understanding fiduciary financial planning in Central Illinois
Kingston: Understanding fiduciary financial planning in Central Illinois
Fiduciary financial advisers must act in a client’s best interests, which matters when you are making decisions about retirement, taxes, investments, and wealth transfer.
pantagraph.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Kingston: Understanding fiduciary financial planning in Central Illinois
Cool Today, Much Warmer Tomorrow
Cool Today, Much Warmer Tomorrow
We go from the 30s today to 40s and almost 50 tomorrow.
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Cool Today, Much Warmer Tomorrow
Cool Today, Much Warmer Tomorrow
Cool Today, Much Warmer Tomorrow
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Cool Today, Much Warmer Tomorrow
The Pantagraph sets 2026 goals
The Pantagraph sets 2026 goals
We asked our Pantagraph journalists to share their goals for 2026 and what they are working to improve in the new year. Read what they said here:
pantagraph.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The Pantagraph sets 2026 goals
25 years ago: Red Cross volunteers respond to Texas, Arkansas ice storms
25 years ago: Red Cross volunteers respond to Texas, Arkansas ice storms
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:
pantagraph.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
25 years ago: Red Cross volunteers respond to Texas, Arkansas ice storms
The Pantagraph sets 2026 goals
The Pantagraph sets 2026 goals
We asked our Pantagraph journalists to share their goals for 2026 and what they are working to improve in the new year. Read what they said here:
pantagraph.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The Pantagraph sets 2026 goals
What's your New Year's resolution? McLean County leaders share their 2026 goals
What's your New Year's resolution? McLean County leaders share their 2026 goals
Many of us marked the start of a new year with new goals and resolutions to grow and improve. Bloomington-Normal and McLean County leaders are also planning for the future.
pantagraph.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:49 PM
What's your New Year's resolution? McLean County leaders share their 2026 goals
After years of stagnation, Pekin’s mayor looks ahead to ‘exciting’ times
After years of stagnation, Pekin’s mayor looks ahead to ‘exciting’ times
Pekin Mayor Mary Burress believes 2025 was a breakout year for Pekin, marked by new leadership and major developments to boost the economy and the city’s tax base.
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
After years of stagnation, Pekin’s mayor looks ahead to ‘exciting’ times
Law eases audit requirements for some of Illinois’ smallest local governments
Law eases audit requirements for some of Illinois’ smallest local governments
A new law will ease auditing requirements on Illinois’ smallest local governments, sparing taxpayers the expense of preparing those investigations.
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Law eases audit requirements for some of Illinois’ smallest local governments
Jordan Stolz falls at the US Olympic trials but star speedskater will go to Milan
Jordan Stolz falls at the US Olympic trials but star speedskater will go to Milan
Jordan Stolz is not just considered a medal contender for at least three events, including the 1,000, in Milan — he might just be the favorite for gold.
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Jordan Stolz falls at the US Olympic trials but star speedskater will go to Milan
Morton and Peoria High notch hard-fought victories in the Big 12/Mid-Illini Challenge
Morton and Peoria High notch hard-fought victories in the Big 12/Mid-Illini Challenge
Dunlap girls' hoops pick up their eighth straight victory as they knock off East Moline
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Morton and Peoria High notch hard-fought victories in the Big 12/Mid-Illini Challenge
House fire in Northwest Peoria displaces 6 residents
House fire in Northwest Peoria displaces 6 residents
A fire that started in the attic damaged a home in Northwest Peoria Saturday evening, temporarily displacing six people who lived there
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:19 AM
House fire in Northwest Peoria displaces 6 residents
Illinois State Football relishing in every moment ahead of the FCS National Championship
Illinois State Football relishing in every moment ahead of the FCS National Championship
Monday’s matchup marks the second national title appearance in program history (2014)
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Illinois State Football relishing in every moment ahead of the FCS National Championship
Gunfire leads to car crash in South Peoria
Gunfire leads to car crash in South Peoria
Three people told Peoria Police they were shot at early Saturday before their car crashed into two parked vehicles while trying to avoid the gunfire.
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Gunfire leads to car crash in South Peoria
Mayor of Pekin gives glimpse into what will be mentioned at the state of the city address
Mayor of Pekin gives glimpse into what will be mentioned at the state of the city address
hoiabc.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Mayor of Pekin gives glimpse into what will be mentioned at the state of the city address