Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker calls Texas GOP's remap effort 'cheating,' doesn't rule out Illinois response
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving open the possibility that Illinois lawmakers could redraw congressional maps with more Democrat-leaning districts. Texas lawmakers are meeting this week to ...
Jul 23, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a forum on climate change at the Aspen Ideas conference in Chicago on Monday, July 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Peoria gang member to take plea deal and testify against fellow members
PEORIA, Ill. - A member of a violent street gang in the Peoria area will reportedly testify against fellow members of his group. 23-year-old Quandarius Jones pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of V...
Jul 23, 2025 courtroom gavel
NWS meteorologist discusses why it's so hot in central Illinois this week
LINCOLN, Ill. - A National Weather Service meteorologist says multiple factors are contributing to intense heat over the next week. A Heat Advisory is in effect until Thursday night, as temperatures r...
Jul 23, 2025 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Kroger location to close earlier than planned
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria grocery store is closing earlier than planned. 25 News reports the Kroger on Sterling will shut down for good at the close of business on Wednesday. Originally, the store was s...
Jul 23, 2025 (Kroger)
Feds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
CHICAGO, Illinois (Capitol News Illinois) - Suit alleges Illinois fails to properly maintain registration lists Article summary: The Justice Department is supporting a lawsuit by private entities that...
Jul 23, 2025 Voters cast their ballots in Springfield during the 2024 general election in November. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Agreement would provide funds for repairs at Riverview Plaza
PEORIA, Ill. - Repairs could soon begin at the old Chase Bank building in downtown Peoria now that the city has reached an agreement with the building's owner. The parties signed an escrow agreement o...
Jul 23, 2025 Riverview Plaza at 411 Hamilton Blvd in downtown Peoria has been vacant for over a year and a half. (25 News)
Fire displaces family in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A family was displaced by a fire Tuesday night in Peoria's East Bluff. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin says an adult and three children got out safely before crews arrived around 8:20 ...
Jul 23, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Dream Center Peoria prepping for Backpack Peoria on Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - Teenagers in town all this week for Mission Peoria are helping the Dream Center fill backpacks with everything students need to start the school year off right. The Dream Center's Andy ...
Jul 23, 2025 (Dream Center Peoria)
Peoria City Council approves downtown redevelopment project to add housing
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria CIty Council has given approval for a developer to convert empty downtown store fronts into housing. The council approved in consent agenda a proposal to turn the first floor...
Jul 22, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria County grand jury indicts father in death of infant son in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man accused in the death of his infant son has been indicted by a Peoria County grand jury. 41-year-old Dwayne Davis was indicted for First Degree Murder Tuesday in the death of seven...
Jul 22, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
