Category Archives: Local News
DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds
Article Summary In response to a July letter, the Illinois State Board of Elections provided the U.S. Department of Justice with the same limited voter data that it provides to political parties. The ...
Aug 15, 2025 Voters cast their ballots in Springfield during the 2024 general election in November. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Ameren donating money toward power bill payment assistance
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Ameren is offering help to some customers who need help paying their power bills. Company leaders announced Friday the utility will donate $4 million for bill payment assistan...
Aug 15, 2025 (Ameren Illinois)
Peoria Co. Sheriff: Some young criminals need longer repercussions to avoid re-offending
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Some leaders of Peoria County law enforcement think the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 could use updating to fit the kind of crimes kids are committing today. The Juvenile Court A...
Aug 15, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
Local art on display throughout Peoria
PEORIA, Ill - The City of Peoria has unveiled its newest beautification initiative, designed to showcast local art. The Banners and Boxes program highlights the work of 21 local artists and are displa...
Aug 15, 2025 Photo: 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
PAAR: Inventory in the 2nd quarter has rebounded a bit, and home prices are up
PEORIA, Ill. - Inventory is still tight, but there were more homes for sale in the second quarter of the year in Peoria. Chris Hilton, President of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors, says the nu...
Aug 15, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy, File)
Saturday's Powerball jackpot is the largest of 2025
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing has grown to an estimated $565 million, the largest prize so far this year. No one matched all the numbers in Wednesday night's Power...
Aug 15, 2025 (Powerball)
New Republican to run for Illinois governor as election season begins
Article Summary Ted Dabrowski, the president of a conservative public policy research organization, said he plans to announce his campaign for governor. Dabrowski joins DuPage County Sheriff James Men...
Aug 14, 2025 Ted Dabrowski, president of the conservative media outlet Wirepoints, speaks to reporters after telling fellow Republicans he plans to announce a bid for governor soon. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Children's Home Association of Illinois opens new building in downtown Peoria offering essential services to area families
Peoria, Ill. (25 News) - The Children's Home Association of Illinois has opened its new Community Services Building in downtown Peoria. Located between the Red Cross and OSF Healthcare First, the faci...
Aug 14, 2025 Children's Home Association of Illinois' Facebook Page
Tee It Up for the Troops returns to Mt. Hawley course Monday
PEORIA, Ill. - Tee It Up for the Troops is all about giving back to veterans and active duty military. The annual event returns to Peoria's Mt. Hawley Country Club on Monday. Volunteer Jeff Kohlbus sa...
Aug 14, 2025 (Tee It Up for the Troops Central Illinois--Facebook)
Brimfield area home a total loss after fire Wednesday evening
BRIMFIELD, Ill. - Peoria County fire departments responded to a large fire near Brimfield Wednesday evening. Fire trucks arrived just before 5 p.m. to the home off of N. Brimfield Road, near W. Shissl...
Aug 14, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
