It was quite a battle, but the Syracuse alumni team Boeheim's Army ultimately prevailed, eliminating AlwaysABrave 69-54 in the regional final of TBT Wednesday Peoria Civic Center. More Journal Star photos and more on this story: bit.ly/3zRVwRd #TheBasketballTournament

Weird little school of #catfish at Glen Oak Lagoon. #peoria #glenoakpark

She said "Hey, take my picture." So I did. #Stayclassy #Peoria

Looking forward to next Friday night, sort of. bit.ly/3gZYUTt #hardwork #fridaynightlights #highschoolfootball #pjspreps Journal Star Sports Journal Star

Yikes! RiverfrontMuseum

A beautiful day to run 'til you drop Saturday morning at #DetweillerPark in #Peoria. More Journal Star photos here: bit.ly/3hqlG76 #crosscountry #highschoolsports #running #firsttothefinish

Macon's Taylor Cutting (8) rides Peoria's Alec Hagaman into the net as Macon goalie Michael Stiliadis stops a shot in the first period Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Carver Arena. Tied 0-0 after the first period. Journal Star Journal Star Sports Peoria Rivermen #hockey #sphl #carverarena

After two periods, there have been more players in the net than pucks. Tied 1-1. Journal Star Journal Star Sports Peoria Rivermen Macon Mayhem #hockey #sphl #carverarena

Peoria's Alec Hagaman jumps into the glass to cheering #fans after scoring the eventual game-winner over Macon Mayhem in the third period Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at #CarverArena. Peoria Rivermen Journal Star Journal Star Sports #hockey #sphl

The Peoria Rivermen start their season off right with a pair of wins against the Macon Mayhem at #CarverArena. More photos and more on this story from Dave Eminian: bit.ly/3jQ5oFV #hockey #sphl Journal Star Journal Star Sports

The Peoria Rivermen take a 5-4 shootout victory over the Knoxville Ice Bears with new goalie Joseph Noonan making his debut in the net Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at #CarverArena. #hockey #prohockey #peoriarivermen #peoriaciviccenter #goaltender #goalie Journal Star Journal Star Sports

Nice day for a quiet drive in the country. #wintersucks

Eating breakfast at Hardee's and a group of guys at a nearby table were discussing how gag-inducing it is to slaughter pigs and render pork fat in a meat processing facility. 😀🤢🤮

A 2-mile hike in the snow before sunrise? Sounds rough, but it was a lot of fun thanks to some good company. The #PedestriansinPeoria have already walked every city street. Now they're #hiking as many #naturetrails as they can find. More Journal Star: bit.ly/32ZHqTh

Not the typical chest bump. More Journal Star photos from Friday night's game in Eureka: bit.ly/3q6KNAx

Trying to work at home is tough sometimes.

Another longtime stalwart has left the Journal Star: the second-floor soda machine is gone.

Sleepy Sunday morning.

#Goodtimes at the Mid-Illini #UnifiedPE Field Day: bit.ly/3DxkeLV #specialneeds #specialeducation

Hurray for #hair! And #cheerleaders.