Category Archives: Local News
Drought conditions worsening across central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Hot temperatures and no rain is making central Illinois drought conditions worse. The latest US Drought Monitor report released on Thursday shows all of central Illinois experiencing...
Sep 18, 2025 (NOAA/National Weather Service)
'Sunshine Cart' honors Dunlap HS student who passed away from cancer
PEORIA, Ill. - A bag of goodies for the kids at OSF Children's Hospital is part of the legacy of a late Dunlap High School student. The Tessa Sutton Sunshine Cart traveled its way through the hospital...
Sep 18, 2025 The parents and brother of Tessa Sutton stand next to the Sunshine Cart with OSF Childrens Hospital volunteers. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Tazwood Community Services opens new office in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Pekin-based Tazwood Community Services has opened a new location in Peoria after Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, or PCCEO, announced it would no longer be ...
Sep 18, 2025 Tazwood Community Services has opened a new office in Peoria on N. University. (25 News photo)
Peoria County Republican announces his candidacy for IL's 16th District seat
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County resident Garth Gullette says he'll challenge incumbent Republican Congressman Darin LaHood for Illinois' 16th District seat. Gullette, a self-described independent Republi...
Sep 18, 2025 Garth Gullette, a Republican from Peoria County, says he'll run against Rep. Congressman Darin LaHood for the 16th District seat in the March 17, 2026 primary. (ballotpedia photo)
87th District Rep. Bill Hauter against proposed delivery tax
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois legislator says he's against a proposed delivery tax that he says would not have any benefits for downstate voters. The proposal was approved by the State Senate in t...
Sep 18, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Tazewell Co. Republican Party)
Man accused of traveling to Woodford County to meet minor released from custody
EUREKA, Ill. - A southeastern Illinois man alleged to have traveled to Woodford County to attempt to have sex with a minor has been released from custody. The Woodford County State's Attorney's Office...
Sep 17, 2025 (Woodford County Sheriff's Office)
WEEK-TV names new Chief Meteorologist from within
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - WEEK-TV is promoting from within for the First Alert Weather Team. Brian Walder is being promoted to the station's Chief Meteorologist. He takes over the role from Chuck Collins wh...
Sep 17, 2025 (25 News)
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Article Summary Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for the release of federal grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations. Trump sought to block the funding that was approved...
Sep 17, 2025 An electric vehicle charging station pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
'We are not backing down': Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
Article Summary Immigration enforcement is increasing in the Chicago area as two top federal officials came to Chicago on Tuesday to participate in immigration raids. Illinois officials say they have ...
Sep 17, 2025 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with one of two men being processed by Homeland Security officials during a visit to Springfield on May 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
South Peoria man arrested after allegedly threatening animal control workers
PEORIA, Ill. - A South Peoria man has been arrested after allegedly threatening Peoria County Animal Protection Services employees with a knife. Peoria Police says officers responded Tuesday just afte...
Sep 17, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
