A new proposal could save minor league hockey in Peoria. But will the Rivermen, the city and Civic Center get on the same page?

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Tue Feb 28 2023

 
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An expiring lease, conflict and bonds: Inside the deal that could keep the Rivermen in Peoria

Peoria Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel talks about the season, his players and the SPHL championship during a ceremony celebrating the team's first title in 22 years Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Peoria Civic Center.

A new proposal could save minor league hockey in Peoria. But will the Rivermen, the city and Civic Center get on the same page?

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Fans swarm the Peoria High Lions after their 37-34 win over Chicago Marist in the Class 3A Girls Basketball Pontiac Supersectional on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at Pontiac High School. The Lions will face Nazareth Academy at 10:00 a.m Friday in the state semifinals at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
 

Who's going to state? How our teams fared at girls basketball supers

 

Peoria High, Dee-Mack, Fieldcrest and Havana played in IHSA girls basketball supersectionals on Monday night across Illinois.

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Troy Ummel attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and worked in Florida and Hawaii before returning home to central Illinois to open Connected, Peoria's newest restaurant for classic American and Italian cuisine.
 

The best and most romantic Peoria restaurants, according to readers

 

Here are the winner and finalists for the 2022 Best of the Best category for romantic restaurants in Peoria, Illinois.

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Richwoods' Sabri Qattum (24) puts up a shot past Manual's Carrion Ferrell (25) and Marquis Woodson in the second half of the Class 3A Boys Basketball Peoria Regional title game Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at Peoria High School. The Knights defeated the Rams 64-56.
 

Record-setting wrestlers, regional winners: Vote for athlete of the week

 

Wrestling state champs, regional basketball winners and more: Vote in the poll for Journal Star high school athlete of the week.

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Cresta O'Bryant, Karen Bangert, Debbie Zenger, Lisa Leitner and Diana Fry stand with their awards during the Feb. 27 Peoria County Board of Health meeting.
 

Here are 13 Peoria-area establishments recognized for food safety

 

Out of 900 establishments eligible to apply, 13 were awarded.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Peoria High stayed cool, leaned on defense and made program history

 

The Peoria High girls basketball team kept its composure in a tight game and is headed to the IHSA state finals where it will earn its first trophy.

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Craving chicken sandwiches? Popular pop-ups are chef's latest concept

 

The Peoria chef's concise menu offers three chicken sandwiches for adults, deals for kids and sides.

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Everything coach Brian Wardle said after Bradley's big win over Drake

 

Here is the full transcript of Bradley coach Brian Wardle's interview following BU's the Missouri Valley Conference championship victory over Drake.

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Taking a 'leap of faith,' family rolls out unique ice cream shop in Morton

 

The shop offers made-to-order rolled ice cream, and also offers premade vegan and gluten free options.

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