Category Archives: Local News
Head of WTVP reacts to closure of Corporation for Public Broadcasting
PEORIA, Ill. - They're not planning to shut down, but Peoria's public television station says they will need some help. On Friday, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that it will cease ...
Aug 01, 2025 (25 News)
Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
Article Summary: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over policies to limit gender-affirming care for youths. The lawsuit ar...
Aug 01, 2025 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Man arrested after allegedly striking victim in head after altercation in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been arrested after allegedly striking another person in the head on Thursday in Peoria. Police arrived at the 600 block of Western Avenue just before 5:15 P.M., and immediate...
Aug 01, 2025 Peoria Police Department
Chicago Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, pending a lockout
Article Summary The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game, the team's fourth time hosting the event. The announcement comes amid state- and city-backed security upgrades surrounding Wrigle...
Aug 01, 2025 Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
St. Jude Memphis to Peoria runners making their way back through Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. - The St. Jude Memphis to Peoria runners have made their way back to Illinois with the Blue and Gold teams taking turns running throughout the day. Co-founder Mike McCoy tells WMBD's "Gre...
Aug 01, 2025 (Memphis to Peoria Run Facebook)
Investigation after man stabbed in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A man suffered serious injuries after reportedly being stabbed in Peoria's East Bluff on Thursday night. Peoria Police says officers found a 59-year-old male with an apparent stab wound...
Aug 01, 2025 (Midwest Communication)
Family displaced after Friday morning fire ruled arson at home in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire on Friday morning in Peoria's East Bluff is being investigated as arson. Peoria Fire says crews responded just after 7:45 A.M. to the area of Thrush and Indiana, finding fire in ...
Aug 01, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
ICC announces presidential search and interim president
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees has begun the search for a new president. On Thursday, the Board approved hiring R. H. Perry, a national executive search firm, to he...
Aug 01, 2025 (Illinois Central College)
Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Article Summary: A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 school year. The screenings would be available for students...
Aug 01, 2025 Students are pictured in a file photo working on laptops at Lanphier High School in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Pathway Ministries brings transitional home for women to Morton
MORTON, Ill. (25 News)- Pathway Ministries has launched a new project in Morton...a transitional home for women. For nearly 70 years, Pathway Ministries in Peoria has been helping the less fortunate a...
Aug 01, 2025 Pathway Ministries opening a transitional women's home in Morton. (25 News)
