Peoria radio legend says goodbye after a four decade career in the River City
PEORIA, Ill. - A legendary career of nearly 40 years behind the radio microphone in Peoria concludes on Friday. Rick Hirschmann of Midwest Communicati...
May 17, 2024
Illinois launches summer food assistance program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The state is launching a new program to provide food assistance during the summer for families with childr...
May 17, 2024
UPDATE: Arrest made in South Peoria stabbing incident from Friday morning
UPDATED 1:16 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made after a stabbing Friday morning in South Peoria. Peoria Police say 38-year-old Jeremy William...
May 17, 2024
PPS: Lane restrictions and limited parking for graduations at Peoria Stadium Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - Police are asking motorists to be mindful of lane restrictions on War Memorial Drive for Peoria Public Schools graduation ceremonies on...
May 17, 2024
UPDATE: Men arrested in alleged Peoria animal abuse case not detained
UPDATED 6:06 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Three men accused of animal abuse were not detained after their arrest. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office s...
May 17, 2024
Kruzan pleads guilty to stabbing death of boyfriend in Peoria home last year
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria woman has pleaded guilty to a lesser murder charge in relation to the stabbing death of her boyfriend last year. 25 News repor...
May 16, 2024
Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A new measure being debated in the Illinois General Assembly would create a tax credit for certain news pu...
May 16, 2024
Female juvenile arrested after having gun in drive-thru of Bartonville business
BARTONVILLE, Ill. - A female juvenile was arrested yesterday in Bartonville after allegedly having a gun on her lap in the drive-thru of a business. B...
May 16, 2024
Peoria Riverfront Market returns this weekend. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Want farm-fresh food, artisan crafts, entertainment and more? Look no further than the Peoria Riverfront Market. It's back for a 21st ...
May 16, 2024
Work starts to build new city hall for West Peoria
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - Work is now underway to build a new city hall for West Peoria. City leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the new ...
May 16, 2024