Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Snowfighters back on the roads tackling another round of snow
PEORIA, Ill. - Steady snowfall across the City of Peoria Saturday morning is resulting in snow-covered roads and slick driving conditions. Public Works crews are actively treating and plowing main art...
Dec 13, 2025 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
More snow and a blast of frigid cold temperatures expected Saturday and Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. - Another round of winter weather is headed our way. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder has designated First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and Sunday. "Snow will be li...
Dec 13, 2025 Midwest Communications
Germantown Hills man charged after allegedly sexually abusing minor relative
PEORIA, Ill. - A Germantown Hills man was ordered to remain in jail on charges he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor relative over multiple years. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 33...
Dec 12, 2025 courtroom gavel
Teenager charged as adult in fatal Central Peoria shooting from October
PEORIA, Ill. - Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old with First Degree Murder in connection to a fatal October shooting in Central Peoria. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says Cedric Ken...
Dec 12, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are 'crushing' farmers
Story Summary The Trump administration announced it will make $12 billion available for farmers who have suffered lost income due to ongoing trade disruptions with other nations. Jerry Costello II, di...
Dec 12, 2025 Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks at a Christian County farm alongside Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Cameron Joost, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The group discussed the impact of tariffs on Illinois farmers in an October visit. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Man injured after being hit by vehicle in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man is listed in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Peoria on Friday afternoon. Peoria Police says the incident occurred just after noon in the area of Western and Ke...
Dec 12, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Pritzker signs 'medical aid in dying' bill amid religious opposition
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisians to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. The legislation will go into effect in nine months....
Dec 12, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
With main routes in good condition, Peoria Snowfighters head into residential areas
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Works says snowfall tapered off around 1 a.m. Friday, leaving 2-3 inches of accumulation in areas throughout the city. Primary routes remain the focus, but crews are now m...
Dec 12, 2025 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
More snow and frigid temperatures expected over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - There'll be no rest for the weary this weekend. Central Illinois will see more snow and frigid temperatures. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder has designated First Al...
Dec 12, 2025 Midwest Communications
Sen. Emil Jones III to enter deferred prosecution agreement after bribery mistrial
Article Summary State Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, will not face a scheduled January retrial in his federal bribery case. A Thursday hearing revealed he is set to enter into a deferred prosecution ...
Dec 11, 2025 State Sen. Emil Jones III waits in line at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield to file his nominating petitions to appear on the 2026 primary ballot for state senator on October 27, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
