Category Archives: Local News
P. Scott Neville Jr. chosen as next chief justice on Illinois Supreme Court
Article Summary Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. was elected by his colleagues to become the state's next chief justice, beginning in October. Chief justices in Illinois are elected by their colleagues to...
Sep 09, 2025 Justice P. Scott Neville is pictured during the 2022 swearing-in ceremony of Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
RV damaged by fire in Peoria on Tuesday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - An RV was damaged after a fire Tuesday morning in Peoria. Peoria Fire crews responded at around 10:15 A.M. to the area of Knoxville and Detwiller, finding fire showing from the RV's roo...
Sep 09, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Article Summary Former State Sen. Darren Bailey will announce a second campaign for governor, according to sources close to Bailey. Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's ru...
Sep 09, 2025 Former state senator and unsuccessful candidate for governor and later Congress Darren Bailey is pictured at the 2023 Illinois State Fair during his unsuccessful congressional campaign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
With 50,000 Pumpkin donuts ordered, Morton's 59th Pumpkin Festival is ready to begin
MORTON, Ill. - The 59th Morton Pumpkin Festival officially kicks off Wednesday. But, Tuesday afternoon, everyone is invited to come see how big pumpkins can actually get...with the pumpkin weigh-in. "...
Sep 09, 2025 (Morton Pumpkin Festival Facebook)
Peoria Public Schools to explore purchasing Central Park Pool
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools will begin to look into a potential ownership of Central Park Pool. The PPS Board unanimously approved in its consent agenda Monday night a request to direct admin...
Sep 09, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Flag & Decorating closing after 70 years in business
PEORIA, Ill. - After 70 years in business, the Blasek family, owners of Peoria Flag and Decorating, have announced they are closing the store later this month. A Facebook post says the building has al...
Sep 09, 2025 Peoria Flag & Decorating has announced after 70 years in business, their store is closing. (Peoria Flag & Decorating Facebook page)
Teen arrested for shooting a 12-year-old in Peoria in June
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police have arrested a teenager for a shooting in June that left a 12-year-old boy seriously injured. On the night of June 4th, police responded to reports of someone being shot ...
Sep 09, 2025 MWC-PPD
Canton man ordered detained in alleged stabbing death of elderly man
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. - A Canton man accused in the stabbing death of a 70-year-old man last week must remain in jail before trial. 25 News reports 38-year-old Rocky Garwood, charged with First Degree M...
Sep 08, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Man arrested after allegedly firing weapon during argument in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing a weapon during an argument in South Peoria. Peoria Police says officers made contact with an adult female in the area of Ann and Larami...
Sep 08, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Shots fired at vehicle in West Peoria early Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway after shots were fired in West Peoria early Monday morning. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputies made contact with a person at around 5:00 A.M....
Sep 08, 2025
