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Chris Reynolds is now in his eighth full academic year as the head of the Bradley University athletics department, as the landscape of college sports continues to evolve. Reynolds discusses how his department is adapting to such changes as Name-Image-Likeness compensation for athletes and the transfer portal.

As the Peoria Chiefs continue to rebound from a 2020 season lost to COVID-19, a sharp rise in attendance this year offers optimism for the future. Heading into this week’s season-ending homestand, the team is on pace to see a reported attendance increase of more than 90% over last season.

Longtime Peoria resident Oliver Mack knows a bit about the true story that served as the basis for the recent HBO sports drama, “Winning Time.”

Peoria-area soccer fans finally have a franchise of their own to support. After a two-year delay brought on by COVID-19, the Peoria City franchise makes its debut as a USL2 expansion franchise Saturday night.

A downtown parade Friday afternoon will celebrate the Peoria Rivermen winning their first professional hockey championship in 22 seasons, with a ceremony to follow at the Peoria Civic Center.

The Peoria Rivermen are returning from Virginia with the President's Cup trophy as champions of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

The Peoria Rivermen embark on the last stage of their quest for the Southern Professional Hockey League championship Thursday night at the Peoria Civic Center.

Illinois is typically known for its vast flatlands and corn fields, so many people are not aware of the rocky landscapes in the southern region of the state that is home to a community of outdoor rock climbers looking to test their skills on some real, hard rock.

The Peoria Rivermen will play their first postseason hockey game at the Peoria Civic Center in nearly four years Friday night. Wherever this playoff road leads, the franchise's long-term relationship with the Civic Center beyond next season is unclear.

Kate Popovec has been chosen as the new head coach of the Bradley University women’s basketball team.

Saturday's event starts at 6 p.m. at the Lexus Club of the Peoria Civic Center.

Central Illinois isn’t particularly known for mountains, hilly landscapes, or rocky terrain. But that doesn’t stop many Peorians from engaging in an unlikely sport for this region: rock climbing.