Category Archives: Local News
Peoria pharmacist says new drug tariffs could raise costs for imported medications
PEORIA (25News Now) - New pharmaceutical tariffs could drive up the cost of some imported medications, and a local pharmacist is weighing in on what that could mean for patients. The new tariffs inclu...
Sep 30, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com
Bradley Athletics legend Joe Napoli Sr. passes away
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved figures following the passing of Joe Napoli Sr., a Bradley Athletics Hall of Famer, former Braves baseball standout an...
Sep 30, 2026 Bradley University Athletics
Peoria Man sentenced to 55 years for Fourth of July murder at former Taft Homes
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a shooting on the Fourth of July four years ago that killed a 19-year-old who was simply trying to stop a fight. Raekwon R. Pic...
Sep 30, 2026 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
CEFCU breaks ground on 58,000-square-foot headquarters expansion in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- CEFCU is expanding its corporate headquarters in Peoria with a new 58,000-square-foot annex. The credit union held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the new building, which will be ...
Sep 30, 2026 CEFCU breaks ground on new headquarters annex.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to speak at Bradley University leadership luncheon
PEORIA, Ill. -- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is returning to her alma mater next month to speak at Bradley University. Kelly will be the featured speaker at Bradley's Women in Leadership Luncheon on Tuesda...
Sep 30, 2026 (Bradley University)
East Peoria open burning season starting earlier this year
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria residents will be able to start open burning earlier than usual this fall in response to community demand and current weather conditions. The city has moved the start o...
Sep 30, 2026 (City of East Peoria)
Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state's first new comptroller in a decade
Article Summary Democratic Rep. Margaret Croke and Republican Bryan Drew are running to succeed comptroller Susana Mendoza. Croke is leaning into her experience in the General Assembly and other parts...
Sep 29, 2026 Republican Bryan Drew, left, and Democrat Margaret Croke, right, are pictured during separate interviews with Capitol News Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
2027 Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk to be held at Dozer Park
PEORIA, Ill. - After 41 years at the Peoria Metro Centre, the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk is heading to a new home. The Peoria Chiefs and Susan G. Komen Central Illinois announced Thursday that...
Sep 29, 2026 Susan G. Komen
Teen sentenced to 12 years in prison for fatal Peoria County motorcycle crash
PEORIA, Ill. - An 18-year-old has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a deadly crash that killed a 25-year-old East Peoria motorcyclist in 2025. Cedric D. Kennedy was sentenced Tuesday after plea...
Sep 29, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pekin School District 108 gives bus company more time to become 'reliable long-term partner'
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - After transportation troubles the first several weeks of school, the Pekin School District 108 Board of Education voted Monday night to extend a notice of default, giving Allto...
Sep 29, 2026 Pekin District 108
