Category Archives: Local News
Citizen watchdog reminds Ameren customers of prices set to drop in days are still higher than last year
PEORIA, Ill. (25News Now) - Ameren Illinois customers will see a new electricity supply price, lower than the summer price, but still higher than this time last year. Starting Oct. 1 and running throu...
Oct 2, 2026 (Ameren Illinois)
Peoria man charged with reckless homicide in April crash that killed motorcyclist
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is facing a reckless homicide charge in connection with an April motorcycle crash that ultimately killed a 59-year-old man. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says...
Oct 1, 2026
Pritzker meets with NFL commissioner as state works to keep Bears in Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. - Gov. JB Pritzker met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other state leaders Thursday as efforts continue to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Pritzker's office described the mee...
Oct 1, 2026 Chicago Bears
OSF Cancer Institute in Peoria now offering minimally invasive mastectomy procedure
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria is now offering a minimally invasive surgical option for some breast cancer patients and people at increased risk of developing the disease. Th...
Oct 1, 2026 (OSF HealthCare)
Bradley alumna Lillian Glass returning to campus for film festival, presentations
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University alumna Dr. Lillian Glass will return to campus next week for a film festival and presentations focused on communication, body language and personal reinvention. Glass...
Oct 1, 2026 Bradley University
Peoria Park District earns national accreditation held by fewer than 2% of U.S. agencies
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District has earned a national accreditation held by fewer than 2% of park and recreation agencies across the country. The district announced Thursday it has received ac...
Oct 1, 2026 Peoria Park District earns CAPRA accreditation
Rep. Travis Weaver calls for repeal of four new Illinois taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Travis Weaver is pushing to repeal four tax measures approved by Illinois lawmakers earlier this year. Weaver, a Republican who represents Illinois' 93rd District, joine...
Oct 1, 2026 (Travis Weaver via Facebook)
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation is set to honor Rivian with Innovator of the Year award
CHICAGO, Ill. - Rivian is being honored with the Innovator of the Year Award by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. The company is being honored for its commitment to the state of Illinois ...
Oct 1, 2026 Photo: 25 News file photo
Illinois Joining Forces named recipient of VA grant for suicide prevention
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding $2,078,053 in grants for community organizations in Illinois aimed at suicide prevention. Illinois Joining Forces, is one of s...
Sep 30, 2026 Illinois Joining Forces
Illinois Central College marks 50th Power Show, offers students hands-on automotive experience
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Illinois Central College's East Campus celebrated its 50th annual Power Show and Automotive Open House, giving future technicians a chance to get hands-on experience with te...
Sep 30, 2026 (Illinois Central College Facebook)
