Category Archives: Local News
3 people hospitalized after motorcycle-SUV crash in Northwest Peoria
By Howard Packowitz PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Police said three people were hurt from a rush hour collision Tuesday between a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle in Northwest Peoria. The accide...
Jun 10, 2026
OSF and Peoria Riverfront Museum team up for Inclusion Plays in Peoria this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF Autism Pathways is partnering with the Peoria Riverfront Museum to host Inclusion Plays in Peoria on Sunday, June 14, from 12-3 p.m. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The free sensor...
Jun 10, 2026 OSF Autism Pathways is partnering with the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Sunday, June 14th for Inclusion Plays in Peoria. (Peoria Riverfront Museum Facebook)
SW Adams St. redevelopment project approved by Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council has given its blessing to a Warehouse District redevelopment project. At Tuesday night's meeting, the council unanimously approved a proposal by WS Investments t...
Jun 09, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals
Article Summary In the absence of action by majority-party Democrats, Republicans are starting to introduce legislative proposals aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Gen...
Jun 09, 2026 Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, on the Illinois House floor on May 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Grand jury indicts man alleged to be behind two Peoria shootings in May
PEORIA, Ill. - Five charges have been given by a Peoria County grand jury to a man accused in two separate shootings last month. 21-year-old Omarvelous Blakes on Tuesday was indicted on two counts of ...
Jun 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria County grand jury indicts man allegedly behind Memorial Day shooting at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted the man alleged to have been behind a Memorial Day shooting at Glen Oak Park. On Tuesday, 20-year-old Harlem Porter was indicted for Aggravated D...
Jun 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
UPDATE: Peoria Fire Department leader of safety initiatives heads to Normal for assistant chief role
UPDATED 4:32 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - A veteran of the Peoria Fire Department who focused on safety is moving on to the Twin Cities. The department announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that Division Chi...
Jun 09, 2026 (Peoria Fire Department)
Pritzker's spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
Article Summary As he campaigns for a third term as Illinois' chief executive and weighs a possible 2028 Democratic presidential bid, Gov. JB Pritzker emerged from the legislative session achieving ma...
Jun 09, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker holds a media availability in his Illinois Capitol office hours after state lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Peoria man's homicide in Kewanee two years ago remains unsolved, police asking for help
KEWANEE, Ill. - The shooting death of a Peoria man from two years ago remains unsolved, and Kewanee Police are seeking any help in solving the case. On the evening of June 8th, 2024, 50-year-old Damon...
Jun 09, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
East Peoria Raiders punch ticket to baseball state finals
MOLINE, Ill. - For the first time in more than 50 years, the East Peoria Community High School boys' baseball team is state-bound. The Raiders punched their ticket Monday after defeating Geneva, 8-1, ...
Jun 09, 2026 (East Peoria Athletics)
