Peoria Rivermen

The Peoria City Council approved the new collective bargaining agreement during its first regular meeting of the calendar year. Members of Peoria Firefighters Local 50 previously ratified the agreement on Jan. 6.

Coming off a record-breaking year, the Peoria Civic Center is bracing for a significant dropoff in 2026 amid industry challenges and a major improvement project planned for next summer.

Peoria Rivermen owner and CEO Bart Rogers says the pro hockey team’s new five-year lease extension at Carver Arena affirms their commitment to the River City and allows the franchise to continue to thrive.

The hockey team and Peoria Civic Center announced the deal in a joint news release on Tuesday. This follows more than a year of doubts over the team's long-term future at the downtown venue it's called home for decades.

As the Peoria Civic Center boasts the two best fiscal years in nearly two decades, general manager Rik Edgar acknowledges some challenges lie ahead.

A new ice plant is officially coming to the Peoria Civic Center to replace Carver Arena’s current outdated system.

Even though it’s officially the off season for Rivermen hockey and Bradley basketball, there’s still a lot of action this summer at the Peoria Civic Center.

The Peoria Rivermen are champions of The SPHL for the second time in three years.

The Peoria Civic Center continues to work on upgrades and renovations throughout the venue, a little more than a year since the city approved a $20 million funding plan for capital improvements.

The minor league hockey team and Peoria Civic Center Authority have agreed to extend the current lease through the 2024-25 season.