Category Archives: Local News
Peoria jury finds woman not guilty in murder retrial
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A woman who claimed self-defense in the stabbing death of another woman seven years ago is now going free after a retrial in Peoria County. 25 News reports that a jury on Frid...
Dec 20, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Arson to blame for fire in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - Arson appears to be the cause of a fire Friday afternoon that caused $75,000 damage to a vacant home in Peoria's East Bluff. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin said crews responded to the...
Dec 20, 2025 (Photo courtesy of Peoria Firefighters Local 50)
Woman charged in friend's shooting death claims it was 'horrific accident'
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News)- The attorney for a young woman charged with shooting her friend to death near Peoria's Riverfront is asking that his client be released from jail before trial, claiming the tee...
Dec 19, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Four juveniles arrested after stolen vehicle abandoned on Peoria's South Side
PEORIA, Ill. - Four teenagers are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle Thursday evening and fleeing from police on foot. On December 18, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Peoria ...
Dec 19, 2025
As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again
Article Summary A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and the rest of the state by 2031 if lawmakers and grid operators don't act. The sho...
Dec 19, 2025 Power lines carry electricity over fields near Glasford. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
Washington's new city administrator outlines initial priorities
WASHINGTON, Ill. (25 News) - Washington's new city administrator starts his new job on January 19. City officials appointed Jeff Fiegenschuh to the position on Monday. As city administrator, Fiegensch...
Dec 19, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Missing Tazewell County man found dead
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A Tazewell County man who was reported missing last weekend has been found dead near Hopedale. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said the Coroner's Office responded Thursd...
Dec 19, 2025 (Tazewell County)
Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a 'war zone'
Article Summary The Illinois Accountability Commission held its first public meeting Thursday to review and document misconduct of federal immigration agents in Chicago. The commission heard testimony...
Dec 19, 2025 Illinois Accountability Commission Chair Judge Rubén Castillo, Vice Chair Patricia Brown Holmes and Commissioner Susan Gzesh listen to public comments at the Dec. 18 commission meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
16-year-old arrested in connection with Peoria carjacking spree
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police have arrested two additional juveniles in connection with a December 6th crime spree that involved stolen vehicles, carjackings at gunpoint, and dangerous high-speed chase...
Dec 18, 2025
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls
Story Summary The Trump administration is seeking access to the state's complete, unredacted voter registration database, including sensitive information such as voters' dates of birth and partial Soc...
Dec 18, 2025 IMAGE: The Paul Findley Federal Courthouse is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Hannah Meisel)
