Category Archives: Local News
Morton woman arrested after stabbing incident
PEORIA, Ill. - A Morton woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man Monday evening. On Monday, January 5, 2026, around 7:00 p.m., Peoria Police officers responded to the 2300 block of North Sher...
Jan 06, 2026
Peoria man convicted of first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend nearly one year ago. Derreck Hall, 46, was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder for kill...
Jan 06, 2026 (Peoria Co. Jail)
As flu season ramps up, OSF doctor says there's still time to get vaccinated
PEORIA, Ill. - With "very high" levels of influenza reported across the state, OSF Healthcare's Dr. Brian Curtis is urging everyone to get their flu shot. While it's still possible to catch the flu af...
Jan 06, 2026 Subbotina / Depositphotos.com
Nikki Glaser returns to Peoria following historic Golden Globes hosting gig
PEORIA, Ill. -One of comedy's hottest stars is making her way back to central Illinois. The Peoria Civic Center announced that Nikki Glaser will perform at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater on Novembe...
Jan 06, 2026 Peoria Civic Center Facebook Page
Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
Article Summary IDHS says it inadvertently stored protected health information on a publicly accessible website involving more than 32,000 Division of Rehabilitation Services customers and more than 6...
Jan 06, 2026 Capitol News Illinois file photo
2025 murders and gunshot victims down in Peoria, chief sees "meaningful progress"
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Police saw a significant drop in murders and gun-specific murders in 2025. Year-end stats show a 61 percent reduction in shooting deaths to seven, and a 45 percent cut ...
Jan 06, 2026 Courtesy of Peoria Police Department's Facebook Page
Changes by Postal Service could impact vote-by-mail ballots
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - New changes at the United States Postal Service could affect how vote-by-mail ballots are counted in upcoming elections, prompting local election officials to urge voters not ...
Jan 05, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Heights plans $8.5 million water system overhaul in 2026
Peoria Heights, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Heights is preparing for a major infrastructure investment this year as the village moves forward with an ambitious plan to upgrade its aging water system. Acco...
Jan 05, 2026 (Village of Peoria Heights)
Two teens arrested for November armed robbery in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with an armed robbery and assault that occurred more than a month ago. On Friday, November 21, 2025, at approximately 9:37 p.m., ...
Jan 05, 2026
IDPH warns of "very high" flu activity this season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois health officials are urging residents to take immediate action against seasonal respiratory illnesses as influenza rates surge to alarming levels across the state. The Ill...
Jan 05, 2026 Illinois Department of Public Health Facebook Page
