Category Archives: Local News
Lawmakers 'ready to move' on transit reform, but funding agreement remains elusive
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week hoping to resolve a major unchecked box from the spring: Keep the trains in Chicago running. As the ...
Oct 07, 2025 A Chicago Transit Authority bus leaves a stop on the city’s North Side. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Dunlap CUSD seeking new elementary school building
DUNLAP, Ill. - Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 is setting the stage for a new elementary school building. 25 News reports a special use permit to build the school in a single-family resident...
Oct 07, 2025 (Dunlap CUSD)
No charges filed after alleged stalking at East Peoria grocery store
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria Police says there's no threat to public safety after an alleged stalking incident Sunday night. Police responded to the Kroger just before 8:00 P.M. on reports a male w...
Oct 07, 2025 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
Princeville High School needs your help to win $1M prize from T-Mobile
PEORIA, Ill. - Princeville High School is on a Million-Dollar mission. The school is the only high school in Illinois vying for T-Mobile's "Friday Night 5G Lights" competition...recently making the To...
Oct 07, 2025 Princeville High School is in the running to win a $1 million prize from T-Mobile to upgrade their athletic stadium.
Trial for Peoria tattoo artist charged with grooming begins Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Jurors were selected Monday in the trial of a Peoria tattoo artist charged with grooming a minor. 34-year-old Mario Davis was arrested on June 3 for allegedly sending sexually...
Oct 07, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
PPD: Teenager shot in S. Peoria Monday evening
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot in a South Peoria neighborhood Monday night, when a dozen shots were fired. PPD tells 25 News, officers were called to the area of...
Oct 07, 2025
Creve Coeur man killed in tree cutting accident over the weekend
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A Creve Coeur man was killed while cutting trees in Peoria County on Saturday when a large tree limb fell on him. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday on N. Hilltop...
Oct 07, 2025 (Peoria County Coroner)
South Side Mission celebrates a century of service and giving
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois organization is celebrating 100 years of service to South Peoria. South Side Mission marked a century with a celebration at the Civic Center Monday night. Executive D...
Oct 06, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Next edition of Greater Peoria Honor Flight takes off Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Veterans from across central Illinois will take flight on Tuesday morning to see memorials for their fallen brothers in arms. The 36th edition of the Greater Peoria Honor Flight departs...
Oct 06, 2025 (Greater Peoria Honor Flight)
Washington dedicates state marker to Lincoln at ceremony
WASHINGTON, Ill. - A new state historical marker in Washington marks a visit from the 16th President of the United States. 25 News reports a ceremony took place Saturday on the city square to mark a v...
Oct 06, 2025 (25 News)
