Category Archives: Local News
Thanksgiving weekend to begin with snowfall across central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. - Thanksgiving weekend will have the vibes of a White Christmas in central Illinois. 25 News First Alert Weather Team Meteorologist Balint Szalavari tells WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show" t...
Nov 26, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
IHSA proposal would expand state football playoffs, scheduling
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A proposal to the Illinois High School Association would see more teams get a chance at a state title in football. The plan would add 128 more schools to the playoffs, and expand t...
Nov 26, 2025 (Illinois High School Association)
Woman alleged to have set Peoria apartment on fire over government shutdown anger indicted
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a woman who allegedly set her apartment on fire due to anger from the government shutdown. 45-year-old Vanessa Walker was indicted Tuesday for Ag...
Nov 26, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Teen arrested after home invasion plan results in accomplice's death
Peoria, Ill. - A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting at Lexington Hills Apartments, with prosecutors revealing the incident was a planned home invasion that ended wi...
Nov 25, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria International Airport preparing for Thanksgiving travel
PEORIA, Ill. - The terminals of Peoria International Airport will be busy for the next week as people travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. Director of Airports Gene Olson says not all seats are bought...
Nov 25, 2025 Travelers wait in line at Peoria International Airport on November 27th, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teenager killed at Peoria apartment complex honored at his high school
PEORIA, Ill. - Family and friends of a Peoria teenager who was shot and killed this past weekend was honored Monday night at the school where he excelled. Late Saturday night, 17-year-old Matthew Day ...
Nov 25, 2025 (25 News)
Peoria Fire responds to porch fire in Averyville
PEORIA, Ill. - There were no injuries after a porch fire in Peoria's Averyville neighborhood Monday afternoon. Peoria Fire says crews responded to Spitznagle and Monroe just before 4:30 P.M., finding ...
Nov 25, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Princeville man dies in rural Fulton County crash
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. - A Princeville man has died after a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Fulton County. The Fulton County Coroner's Office says 29-year-old Jonathan Lant died due to injur...
Nov 24, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria's Friendship House receives state grant for after school programs
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's Friendship House is receiving some help from the state for its after-school programs. State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) announced a $300,000 grant for Friendsh...
Nov 24, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested for August assault near Peoria apartment complex
PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made after an assault near a Peoria apartment complex in August. Peoria Police says 29-year-old Jalyn Grinslade was identified as the suspect in the incident near Bra...
Nov 24, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
