Category Archives: Local News
Judge keeps one murder suspect in jail, releases other teen in Peoria tow yard killing
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager accused of killing an elderly man at a Peoria tow yard last week has been ordered to stay in jail until his trial, but his co-defendant will be released. The crime happened i...
Jun 17, 2025 Photo: Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois' fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump's budget management to defend hard choices...
Jun 16, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16, outlining $55.1 billion in state spending. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Man dies after reportedly being struck by train in Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The death of a man reportedly struck by a train in rural Peoria County is under investigation. Sheriff Chris Watkins says the 43-year-old from Bartonville was found dead on the U...
Jun 16, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peorians rally for immigration rights near Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. - Chants filled the air Sunday as protesters gathered near Bradley University to oppose the Trump Administration's policy of mass deportations. Peoria No Ban No Wall and River City Rainbo...
Jun 16, 2025 Protesters took to Main and University near the Bradley University campus Sunday in opposition of President Trump's immigration policies.
(25 News)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices down less than a penny, as price hikes are expected nationwide
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have dropped 0.8 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27 on Monday, GasBuddy says. Prices in Peoria are 2.1 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and 29.7 ...
Jun 16, 2025 Orin Zebest / CC
Peoria murder suspect in custody
PEORIA, Ill. - The second of two suspects in connection with the death of a Peoria tow employee is in custody. Peoria police say Terrance Shaw, 18, was arrested around 5:24 p.m. Saturday without incid...
Jun 15, 2025 Photo: Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Parade highlights Peoria Juneteenth celebration
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria NAACP branch hosted its second annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade, one of many Juneteenth celebrations taking place throughout Central Illinois over the n...
Jun 15, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Washington walking path decorated with art
WASHINGTON, Ill. - People who walk or bike the path between the Washington Fire Department and Five Points may notice that artists have decorated the space. 25 News reports Washington BRIDGE Education...
Jun 15, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Naturalization ceremonies welcome 180 new U.S. citizens
PEORIA, Ill. - Cheers filled the room at the Peoria Public Library Friday as 180 people became U.S. citizens. Throughout the day, two naturalization ceremonies were held. Men and women from around 60 ...
Jun 15, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison
CHICAGO, Ill - The number of years former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan spent in Springfield has often been used as shorthand to explain his outsized impact on state government and politics. ...
Jun 14, 2025 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
