Category Archives: Local News
Family pets die in Washington fire over the weekend
By Howard Packowitz TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - Three dogs died Friday evening in a house fire that happened in Washington, the city's fire chief said. Firefighters were called at 7:25 p.m. to t...
May 04, 2026 Midwest Communications
Peoria health inspectors want viral spicy bowls served legally and safely
By Taylor Fleming PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - You may have seen spicy bowls for sale online or even bought some yourself, part of what the Peoria City/County Health Department said is a viral trend. A re...
May 04, 2026 Peoria City/County Health Department's Casey Littlefield demonstrated Friday how to make the trendy "spicy bowls" safely. (25 News)
Structure fire damages two Peoria homes, firefighter injured
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters and paramedics responded to a working fire early Sunday morning in the area of W. Howett and W. Millman Streets. Battalion Chief Josh Maroney said crews arrived on t...
May 04, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria gas prices spike, approaching the $5 Mark
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have jumped 62.4 cents in the last week, averaging $4.86 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 stations in the area. Peoria's prices are $1.53 a...
May 04, 2026 Orin Zebest / CC
Peoria Rivermen lead SPHL Finals 2-0 after Friday's win
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen need just one more win to take the SPHL President's Cup. The Rivermen further secured their lead in the best-of-5 series by defeating Evansville 5-1 Friday night at ...
May 02, 2026 The Peoria Rivermen lead the President's Cup Finals 2-0 against the Evansville Thunderbolts. (Rivermen.net)
Opening Day for Peoria's Lou's Drive-In
PEORIA, Ill. - Saturday is opening day for a Peoria institution known for its homemade root beer, hot dogs and hot-buttered popcorn. Lou's Drive-In, near the corner of N. Knoxville and Lake Avenues ha...
May 02, 2026 Lou's Drive-In is located at 4229 N. Knoxville Avenue in Peoria, IL. (Lou's Facebook page)
Fire in Peoria Friday evening displaces one
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire in Peoria Friday evening caused $50,000.00 damage and displaced one resident. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Maroney says crews were called around 5:30 p.m. to a home in the 1200 bloc...
May 02, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Article Summary The state Board of Education says it needs a more accurate count of low-income students as participation in federal assistance programs declines. Changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibili...
May 01, 2026 Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Two teenagers injured after crashing alleged stolen motor vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - An early morning joyride Friday morning in Peoria led to a crash and two teenage boys injuries. Police say a stolen vehicle was spotted northbound on Gale just before 6:15 A.M., and spe...
May 01, 2026 Peoria Police Department
Trio arrested after alleged altercation at Peoria Burger King location
PEORIA, Ill. - Three teenage employees of a Peoria Burger King were arrested after an alleged altercation in the business, with one allegedly having a firearm. Peoria Police says officers responded to...
May 01, 2026
