Professional

• IVC grad Justin Parr is 8th round pick of the Phillies

  Several local players are picked in the Major League Baseball draft- Illini and IVC star Justin Parr- 8th Round to the Phillies Bradley star Mike Tauchman- 10th Round to the Rockies. Lincoln High grad Ryan Aper in the 6th round to the Marlins. Heartland College star Daniel Lietz in the 5th round to the Blue Jays.

• Peoria Chiefs dedicate Dozer Park

  Peoria Chiefs show off their new signage for Dozer Park.

• Chiefs open homestand with a win

  Peoria Chiefs beat Clinton, 4-1.

• Three Chiefs named Midwest League all-stars

  Peoria Chiefs infielders Jacob Wilson and Breyvic Valera and pitcher Tyrell Jenkins were all named today to the Midwest League All Star Game

• Developing Plan

  Bloomington Flex owner Scott Henderson wants his franchise to move up to the NBA's D-League.

• Flex Offense

  The Bloomington Flex get ready to defend their PBL title.

• Dann The Man

  Peoria Chiefs manager Dan Bilardello brings major league experience to the dugout.

• Rivermen begin new era in new league

  PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Rivermen officially joined the Southern Professional Hockey League and signed a new league with the Civic Center.

• Metamora's Caleb Terbush signs NFL contract

  Caleb Terbush has been added to the Arizona Cardinals NFL roster after an impressive workout over the weekend.

• Simontacchi Says

  The Peoria Chiefs open a 9-game road trip tonight in Beloit. This year's coaching staff is made-up of three major league alums.

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