Category Archives: Local News
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Article summary The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will b...
Jul 08, 2025 Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Home invasion suspect indicted by Peoria County grand jury
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A man still on the run from Peoria County sheriff's deputies has been indicted by a grand jury. 34-year-old Adonnis Dent was indicted on the Class X felony count of Home Invasion...
Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria Art Guild seeking stolen painting, suspect identified
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Art Guild is asking for help in locating a stolen painting. In a social media post, the guild says a small painting of a cow with brownish colors and the name "Annie" was sto...
Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria Art Guild)
Investigation underway after shots fired Monday night in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating after shots were fired Monday night in downtown Peoria. Police say officers were dispatched after 10:30 P.M. to the area of Main and Madison. Initial rep...
Jul 08, 2025
'We think about the state in the same way': Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker's new running mate Christian Mitchell has held several roles in state government, including lawmaker and deputy governor. Pritzker said he trusts Mitchell is ready to ...
Jul 08, 2025 Christian Mitchell speaks to Gov. JB Pritzker while meeting with supporters at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on July 2. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
March planned in Peoria as part of 'village approach' to curb violence
PEORIA, Ill. - An advocate for young people believes "enough is enough" when it comes to on-going violence in Peoria, including the deaths of children. The "Stop the Violence" march is scheduled for S...
Jul 08, 2025 Next Level Academies. (25 News)
Midwest Food Bank delivering emergency aid to Central Texas flood victims
PEORIA, Ill. - Midwest Food Bank, based in Central Illinois, is providing aid for emergency food and supplies in Central Texas where flash floods have killed more than 100 people. The food bank, teami...
Jul 08, 2025 (Midwest Food Bank)
New senior housing development planned for South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A new senior housing development will be coming to South Peoria in the next couple of years. The Peoria Opportunities Foundation and Pivotal Housing Partners announced on Monday MacArth...
Jul 07, 2025 (City of Peoria)
Babysitter ordered held in connection to South Peoria toddler death
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager charged with First Degree Murder in the death of a toddler last week must remain in a Peoria County jail. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 18-year-old Amarian...
Jul 07, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria County deputies search Dunlap apartments for home invasion suspect
DUNLAP, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man wanted on numerous charges after a search of an apartment complex turned up empty. Sheriff Chris Watkins says 34-year-old Adonnis Den...
Jul 07, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
