Category Archives: Local News
'It's not for her': DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it
Article Summary The mother of a young woman to whom the Trump administration dedicated Operation Midway Blitz testified to the Illinois Accountability Commission on Monday, saying her daughter would n...
Apr 27, 2026 Denise Lorence, mother of Katie Abraham, says during an April 27 hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission that her daughter should be remembered as the “empathetic and caring person she was,” not used to further the Trump administration’s political aims. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Teenagers charged in connection to December carjacking in Peoria to be tried as adults
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers involved in a carjacking this past December in Peoria will be tried as adults. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says Jaiden Dillard and Rodkell Grayer, both 15 ...
Apr 27, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois' credit card 'swipe fee' law
Article Summary The federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published two filings last week stating federal law prohibits states from regulating credit and debit card "swipe" fees. An Illino...
Apr 27, 2026 The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Fund established for family of fallen East Peoria Police detective
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A memorial fund has been set up for the family of an East Peoria Police detective who will be laid to rest this week. East Peoria Police says people can donate to the "The Vester F...
Apr 27, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Tabby Vester Dorsey)
UPDATE: Peoria teenager identified as victim in fatal Bradley Park shooting
UPDATED 3:48 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - The teenage victim in a fatal shooting Sunday night at Bradley Park in Peoria has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 17-year-old Jarvis Allison ...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
First Alert: Severe storms are possible Monday across Central IL
PEORIA, Ill. - There is a chance of severe storms in Central Illinois beginning midday on Monday. 25 News has designated Monday a First Alert Weather Day. Meteorologist Austin Feig is expecting mornin...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Multiple fires on S. Stanley displace three in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Firefighters and Paramedics responded to reports of a structure fire early Monday morning in the 2000 block of S. Stanley Street. Crews arrived just after 2 a.m., finding fire co...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria firefighters pull victim from rollover crash
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters pulled one person from their vehicle Sunday evening following a rollover crash. The accident happened around 7:30 pm, at the intersection of Malone and Laramie. Crew...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria gas prices continue climb, analyst warns of further hikes
PEORIA, Ill. -- Gas prices in the Peoria area are continuing their upward trend, according to data from GasBuddy and AAA Illinois. The average price of gas in Peoria has risen 4.6 cents per gallon in ...
Apr 27, 2026 Orin Zebest / CC
Rivermen blank Knoxville to advance to SPHL President's Cup Finals
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen will play for the Cup. The Rivermen defeated the Knoxville Ice Bears at Carver Arena on Sunday, 1-0, to win the best-of-five series in the SPHL President's Cup semif...
Apr 26, 2026 (Peoria Rivermen)
