Category Archives: Local News
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program
Article Summary A lack of domestic workforce participation in agriculture pushes Illinois farmers to employ foreign workers through the temporary H-2A non-immigrant visa program. Illinois' employment ...
Apr 08, 2026 The sun sets over a field of corn in Douglas County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Vehicle drives off Peoria overpass, into construction area overnight
PEORIA, Ill. - A single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning resulted in an SUV driving off the W. Harmon Highway overpass and into a construction area. Peoria firefighters responded to the area of H...
Apr 08, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Group asks for community support opposing Detweiller Marina sale
By Liz Lape PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Neighbors near a Peoria marina are hoping to prevent the land's sale to a steel company by gaining more community support. Tuesday morning, concerned neighbors of ...
Apr 08, 2026 Detweiller Marina near Caroline Street in Peoria. (25 News)
Rivermen begin playoff run this week as top seed
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen are set to begin their postseason run this week as they open the President's Cup Playoffs against the Macon Mayhem. The first-round matchup will be a best-of-three s...
Apr 07, 2026 (Peoria Rivermen)
Peoria man charged in beating of 72-year-old mother at motel
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been charged with beating his 72-year-old mother at a local motel, causing serious injuries including a brain bleed. Matthew J. Howarter, 49, was charged Tuesday with t...
Apr 07, 2026 Midwest Communications
Arrest made in Goodfield fraud case involving $39,000, over 30 victims
GOODFIELD, IL - Goodfield Police have arrested a suspect linked to a fraud case involving close to $39,000 stolen from over 30 victims after a four-month investigation. The investigation began on Nove...
Apr 07, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
'Be a blessing': Peoria County, Gift of Hope encourage organ, tissue donation
By Kent Davis and Mike Smith PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria County is recognizing National Donate Life Month, and Monday morning, the coroner's office made it official with a proclamation. That procl...
Apr 07, 2026 The Peoria County Coroner's Office hosted an awareness event on Monday to encourage more people to consider organ donation. (25 News)
38th Greater Peoria Honor Flight headed for Washington, D.C. Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - The 38th Greater Peoria Honor Flight takes off from the Peoria International Airport Tuesday morning, with 72 Central Illinois veterans and their guardians on board. The veterans will s...
Apr 07, 2026 (Greater Peoria Honor Flight)
National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights growing Central IL crisis
By Imani McClay PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Child abuse and neglect cases in Central Illinois have reached record levels for several consecutive years, and experts say 2026 is on track to set another rec...
Apr 07, 2026 fotoluminate / Depositphotos.com
Peoria man dies after being struck by vehicle in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria crash has claimed a Peoria man's life. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 42-year-old Ryan Smith died Friday after being hospitalized in critical condition. In...
Apr 06, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
