Category Archives: Local News
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
Article Summary Illinois launched two websites last week that share various work, training and volunteer opportunities that meet federal food assistance work requirements. The sites are free and avail...
Apr 24, 2026 A person types on a laptop. (Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash)
Future Peoria Police Chief lays out goals and objectives for department
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A Peoria-native is about to take the reins of the city's Police Department. Assistant Chief Brad Dixon will take over for Chief Eric Echevarria on May 16th, the day after Eche...
Apr 24, 2026
Rivermen on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Peoria Rivermen are on the brink of elimination in the SPHL's President's Cup playoffs. The Rivermen fell Thursday night 4-2 in Game 3 of the semifinals in Knoxville to the Ice ...
Apr 24, 2026 (Peoria Rivermen)
Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats
Article Summary It's looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a "millionaire tax" on the ballot in November. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said t...
Apr 24, 2026 Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, presents a proposed constitutional amendment to implement a tax on millionaires to the House Revenue and Finance Committee on April 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Suspect pleads not guilty in death of Robert Bee Jr.
By: 25 News' Angeles Ponpa and Jason Howell PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Keith Brackett, 48, charged in the death and concealment of a 13-year-old Pekin boy, entered a not guilty plea Thursday. Brackett ap...
Apr 23, 2026 Tazewell County Courthouse (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers
Article Summary Data centers' impact on water resources is one of the biggest concerns about the facilities, and it was the main topic of the final hearing about data center regulations in a House com...
Apr 23, 2026 State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, speaks in favor of a megaprojects bill on the Illinois House floor on Aprill 22, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
UPDATE: East Peoria Police Chief reacts to passing of "outstanding" detective
UPDATED 10:20 A.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria's Police Chief says the legacy of a recently passed detective is one of "service, kindness, and commitment." Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says...
Apr 23, 2026 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police looking for burglary suspect
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in a recent burglary. The incident occurred at a house in the area of Madison and Wayne on Tuesday. No details about the burgl...
Apr 23, 2026 (Peoria Police Department)
Proposal would give free land in Peoria to housing developers
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria has free land to give away, if you're willing to develop it. On Wednesday, the city hosted an event for builders, developers, real estate agents, and others trying to b...
Apr 23, 2026 (City of Peoria)
East Peoria house fire displaces one person
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - One person was displaced after a house fire Wednesday afternoon in East Peoria. East Peoria Fire says crews responded to the area of Shadoway and Field just after 12:30 P.M., arriv...
Apr 23, 2026
