Category Archives: Local News
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Article Summary The General Assembly will return for the annual fall veto session from Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 28-30 with several key items on their agenda. Federal immigration and law enforcement actions...
Oct 13, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker holds a news conference alongside House Speaker Chris Welch, left, and Senate President Don Harmon in May 2023 at the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria Heights leader of almost 3 decades has died
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Heights' current mayor, only a few months into his term, is among many village leaders paying tribute to a man who served as mayor for 28 years. Ray Picl died o...
Oct 13, 2025 (Photo courtesy of Peoria Heights via 25 News)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices drop closer to $3 a gallon, following a national trend
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have dropped nearly three cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25 on Monday, according to GasBuddy. Peoria's prices are nine cents lower than a month ago a...
Oct 13, 2025 Orin Zebest / CC
UPDATE: Three teenagers arrested after man shot in head in South Peoria
UPDATED 3:20 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Three teenage boys were arrested after a man was shot in the head in South Peoria on Sunday afternoon. Peoria Police says 15 shots were fired just before 1:30 P.M. in ...
Oct 13, 2025 A man was shot in the head in the 2300 block of W. Antoinette in Peoria Sunday afternoon. (25 News)
Tazewell County Jail to release "non-violent offenders" after inmate dies from Legionnaire's disease
PEKIN, Ill. - An elderly Tazewell County Jail inmate, who was awaiting trial for murder, has died from Legionnaire's disease, prompting the Tazewell County sheriff to release some "non-violent" inmate...
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PPD: Police make another arrest in connection with 15-year-old's murder
PEORIA, Ill. - Police have made another arrest in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old Peoria boy last week. PPD Spokesperson Semone Roth says late Thursday night, 18-year-old Jaxson Robinson w...
Oct 11, 2025 (Peoria County Jail)
Tazewell County and Carle Health officials offering free mammograms on National Mammogram Day
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - Several local healthcare facilities will be offering free mammograms on Friday, October 17, which is National Mammogram Day. The Tazewell County Health Department is partnering...
Oct 11, 2025 SimpleFoto / Depositphotos.com
Bartonville man arrested for alleged sex crimes against a minor
PEORIA, Ill.. - A Bartonville man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a girl in Peoria and Bartonville. Peoria Police say 66-year-old Joseph Braun was taken into custody for predatory criminal s...
Oct 11, 2025 (Peoria County Jail)
Peoria man charged with attempted murder in alleged shooting of girlfriend
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man must remain in jail after allegedly shooting his girlfriend this week on charges that include attempted murder. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 35-year-old...
Oct 10, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office-Peoria County Jail)
Illinois' budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges
Article Summary The governor's office now projects a $267 million deficit for the current fiscal year 2026 budget. Corporate tax cuts enacted at the federal level, combined with tariffs and declining ...
Oct 10, 2025 Storm clouds overlook the Illinois Capitol in Springfield in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
