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Trying to keep the kids from raiding the kitchen pantry. Painting the trim on the house. Going to the archery range. Checking Google for help with grade-school math assignments. Spending time with a wife he normally doesn’t see much this time of year.

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Peoria Stays Focused On 2020 While MLB Floats Radical Plan To Reorganize Minors

Major League Baseball’s operational agreement with the minor leagues expires after the upcoming 2020 season.

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Video: Peoria Thanks The Fans For 2019 Season 9-2-19

From all of us to all of you, A big thank you to all our fans for their support in 2019! #PTownProud #NewEraNewFun #ChiefTalk pic.twitter.com/4b2y4mRiAH

— Peoria Chiefs (@peoriachiefs) September 3, 2019

Video: What Happens To All The Fouls Balls That Land On Roof At Dozer Park 7-16-19

Tonight on @WMBDNews we answering the burning question.... what happens to all those foul balls that appear to land on the roof at Dozer Park? (and thanks @PeoChiefsGM for letting @MattMcClain3 and I try and hit the Chiefs logo FROM THE ROOF!!) pic.twitter.com/HdO3AUHmqI

— Kurt Pegler (@KurtPegler) July 16, 2019

Cleve In The Eve: Peoria To Host Country Music Doubleheader On July 4, 2019

The Peoria Chiefs will be on the road on July 4 for the first time in a decade.

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Peoria Partners With Busey Bank To Honor Teachers

The Peoria Chiefs have partnered with Busey Bank to honor an area teacher as the Central Illinois Teacher of the Year.

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Peoria Announces 2019 Fireworks

The Peoria Chiefs have announced that 22 games in the 2019 season will feature the popular post-game fireworks shows from Central State Fireworks. Starting Saturday, May 4, every Saturday home game and nearly every Friday home game will feature fireworks, plus a few additional dates as well.

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Peoria Announces Staff Changes, Addition

The Peoria Chiefs have announced changes to their front office staff plus one addition as the organization enters the off-season after falling in the Midwest League Championship Series to Bowling Green on Sunday

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Video: Peoria Thanks The Fans For Coming Out To The Ballpark

As we prepare for our first playoff game tomorrow, we want to give another HUGE shout out to our amazing fans! Thank you for coming out, showing support, and keeping baseball fun #bestfansintheleague pic.twitter.com/ULjmfku7VR

— Peoria Chiefs (@peoriachiefs) September 5, 2018

Video: Jason Mott On Homer's Suspension

Stephen Brown sits down with General Manager Jason Mott (@PeoChiefsGM) to reflect on Homer's suspension. His suspension will be served when the Chiefs return home to face Cedar Rapids tomorrow pic.twitter.com/BFi2DK4Knu

— Peoria Chiefs (@peoriachiefs) July 31, 2018

Peoria's Mascot Homer Suspended One Game

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Every dog has his day.
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Rocky Vonachen Night Set For June 9, 2018

The Peoria Chiefs have announced Rocky Vonachen Night at Dozer Park on Saturday, June 9 as the Chiefs host Quad Cities at 6:30 p.m. The night also includes post-game fireworks, a bobblehead giveaway featuring 2015 Chiefs infielder and Illinois State alum Paul DeJong and Cystic Fibrosis Night.

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Wisconsin Will Play Kane County At Dozer Park In Peoria

The Peoria Chiefs finished a nine-game homestand Sunday at Dozer Park.

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Peoria Announces Teacher Of The Year Award Program

The Peoria Chiefs have partnered with Busey Bank to honor an area teacher as the Central Illinois Teacher of the Year. The award will be presented at Teacher Appreciation Night on Thursday, May 31 and fans are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher over the next month.

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Peoria Pregame Interview With Chris Swauger & Jason Mott 4-7-18

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Peoria Shows Off New Food Lineup At Dozer Park

The Peoria Chiefs won’t know until Saturday who will be on the field for the Midwest League team in 2018.

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Tony LaRussa To Be VIP Guest At May 5, 2018 Peoria Game

The Peoria Chiefs have announced that three-time World Series champion and Baseball Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa will be the VIP guest at Dozer Park, on Saturday, May 5 as the Chiefs host South Bend. The Chiefs and Walter F. Jacob Foundation have partnered together to bring LaRussa to Peoria in a fundraiser that will benefit the local non-profit St. Jude Rides. LaRussa will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs on the concourse. The May 5 game also includes previously announced promotions of Cinco de Mayo Day, Kentucky Derby Day and post-game Fireworks.

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Peoria & Bowling Green To Battle For The Barrel

The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Peoria Chiefs, Class-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, jointly announced today the creation of the 'Battle for the Barrel,' an annual trophy that will be awarded for the first time during a three game series from May 7-9 (a road series for the Chiefs) as the teams don their alternate names.`

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Peoria Individual Game Tickets Increase $1, Go On Sale March 1, 2018

Tickets for individual games for the Peoria Chiefs 2018 Midwest League will go on sale March 1, and they’ll include a $1 increase across the board.

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Rocky Vonachen Announces Retirement

The Peoria Chiefs have announced that after more than 20 years at the helm, team President Rocky Vonachen will retire from baseball. The Vonachen family has been associated with Chiefs baseball in the Midwest League since 1983 and Rocky oversaw the development of Dozer Park in downtown Peoria in 2002 and the franchise's transition into the modern age of Minor League Baseball. Under his leadership the franchise hosted two MWL All-Star Games at Dozer Park and went over the 200,000 attendance plateau 14 times since moving downtown, including a franchise record 275,673 in 2008.
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For the first time since 1994, there won’t be a Vonachen running the daily operation of the Peoria Chiefs.
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