Category Archives: Local News
Lights, camera, tax credits!
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois & CASEY TONER Illinois Answers Project This story is a collaboration between Capitol News Illinois and Illinois Answers Project. Article Summary Illinois ...
Sep 28, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker announced in March an expansion of the state’s film tax credit at a news conference at the Cinespace Studio on Chicago’s West Side. (Credit: Casey Toner/Illinois Answers Project)
Peoria Heights breaks ground on first water filtration plant
PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News) - Peoria Heights held a groundbreaking for its first water filtration plant. Village officials said the plant will provide clean and reliable water that will be protected again...
Sep 28, 2026 (Ed Hammond/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary At a local forum, Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray and State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich explained ...
Sep 25, 2026 Kent Redfield, left, a political science professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, moderates a discussion about election security and integrity Friday, Sept. 25, with Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich, center, and Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Peoria man charged in one of largest drug seizures in PPD history
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is behind bars after police seized what authorities are calling one of the largest drug hauls in the history of the Peoria Police Department. Peoria County State's Attorney...
Sep 25, 2026 Midwest Communications
Man taken into custody following Peoria County shooting death, vehicle fire and infant death
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill (25 News) - A man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of tragic events in Peoria County Friday morning that left a woman dead and an infant found deceased inside...
Sep 25, 2026 Peoria County Sheriff's Office
IL Treasurer's Office to auction off unclaimed property
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - JJewelry, collectible baseball cards, and even gold coins are among the items set to be auctioned off by the Illinois Department of Treasury. The items are part of the agency's unc...
Sep 25, 2026 Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs oversees the state's I-CASH program. (icash.illinois.gov)
Peoria County coroner credits awareness, prevention as overdose deaths decline
By Jack Bozikis PEORIA, Ill. - (25 News) - Peoria County is seeing fewer overdose deaths so far in 2026, continuing a broader decline from a sharp spike just three years ago. Peoria County Coroner Jam...
Sep 25, 2026 tupungato / Depositphotos.com
Art Inc receives over $500,000 in state grant funds
PEORIA, Ill. -Art Inc is one of just 23 organizations across the state to have been awarded funds as part of the Job Training and Economic Development Program. Art Inc received more than $502,000, whi...
Sep 25, 2026 Art Inc. --Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow. (Art Inc Facebook)
Illinois metro areas see unemployment rates drop in August
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - New employment figures point to a steadying job market across Illinois, with unemployment rates falling in most major metropolitan areas through August. Data released Thursday by t...
Sep 25, 2026 Maksym Yemelyanov / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Park District makes move to try and preserve Detweiller Park in long-term
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District is looking for a sustainable path forward for Detweiller Park. At Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees authorized reaching out to stakeholders, incl...
Sep 24, 2026 Detweiller Marina near Caroline Street in Peoria. (25 News)
