Category Archives: Local News
Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
Politicians set to gather at State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off 2026 election season Article Summary No Republican candidates have publicly announced they're running for three statewide of...
Aug 11, 2025 2022 Fair Salvi: Kathy Salvi speaks to supporters at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Salvi was elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Man in custody after forcing his way into a Peoria County home Sunday
PEORIA COUNTY, - A family was unharmed after a man knocked on their door, asked to borrow their car, and forced his way into their home Sunday afternoon. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says the i...
Aug 11, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices almost unchanged as oil prices continue to drop
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have dropped less than a penny a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 on Monday, according to GasBuddy. Peoria's prices are 3.8 cents lower than a month ago and...
Aug 11, 2025 Orin Zebest / CC
East Peoria fire sends two people to the hospital
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria firefighters were called to a home on E. Faulkner Road Sunday evening that was damaged by fire. Assistant Fire Chief Andy Ogbum says around 7:15 p.m., crews arrived fin...
Aug 11, 2025 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
UPDATE: Woodford County shooting victims' conditions released
WASHBURN, Ill. - More details are revealed concerning the conditions of two shooting victims in Woodford County. Woodford County Sheriff Dennis Tipsword said deputies responded to a call at a house on...
Aug 10, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
One Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 million
ATLANTA, Ga. - One Powerball player in Illinois is $1 million richer. That player matched all five numbers, but not the Powerball, drawn Saturday night. So, that player wins $1 million. No one matched...
Aug 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Powerball tickets are seen at a liquor store, in Washington, U.S., July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Peoria celebrates Annie Malone Day
PEORIA, Ill. - Local and state proclamations helped celebrate the 159th birthday of Annie Malone. Malone became one of the nation's first black female millionaires of the 29th century. A birthday cele...
Aug 10, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Peoria city and county road projects begin Monday
PEORIA, Ill. - The closure of a portion of Moss Avenue in Peoria highlights area road construction work beginning this week. Moss Avenue will be closed from Western Avenue to Duryea Place, beginning M...
Aug 10, 2025 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond, File
Annual run, walk raises awareness toward blood clots
PEORIA, Ill. - The annual Run, Walk or Trot 2 Stop Blood Clots stepped off Saturday in Peoria. The event is organized by the Deveraux Hubbard II Foundation in memory of the 19-year old Eagle Scout who...
Aug 10, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Fire in vacant South Peoria house
PEORIA, Ill. - Arson is determined to be the cause of a South Peoria house fire. Firefighters found smoke coming from the residence near Warren and Ann Streets when they arrived at 3:35 a.m. Saturday....
Aug 09, 2025 Midwest Communications
