Category Archives: Local News
Manito woman arrested after allegedly stealing funds from elementary school
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A Manito woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing funds from Spring Lake Elementary School. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office says 54-year-old Patrika Rawlings has b...
Jan 20, 2026 (Tazewell County Sheriff's Office)
Illinois lawmakers' 2026 theme: affordability
Democrats seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session Article Summary Illinois lawmakers will be focusing on affordability issues this spring, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris...
Jan 20, 2026 A flock of birds flies past the dome of the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
ISP: Stolen vehicle involved in rollover crash in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois State Police responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in Peoria Tuesday morning. ISP says the crash at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Brons Avenue occurred at approx...
Jan 20, 2026 (Illinois State Police)
USGS confirms earthquake in Central Illinois overnight
OHLMAN, Ill. - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirms there was an 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning in Central Illinois. The USGS says the quake occurred at approximately 1:...
Jan 20, 2026 An earthquake was confirmed early Tuesday morning in Central Illinois by the USGS. (United States Geological Survey)
Peoria crews put out balcony fire Monday night
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called Monday night to an apartment building in the area of N. Underhill and W. Russell Street. Fire Battalion Chief Jake Durbin said around 8:38 p.m., crews fo...
Jan 20, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
East Peoria assisted living facility to soon close
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria nursing home could be shutting down for good as early as next month. 25 News reports that management of Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care sent a letter to res...
Jan 19, 2026 (Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care)
National TV host speaks in Peoria about MLK's legacy, encourages people to fight for his values
PEORIA, Ill. - A network television host told community leaders in Peoria to not shy away from the struggle, as she spoke about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual Dr. Martin Luther Ki...
Jan 19, 2026 Cohost of ABC's "The View" Sunny Hostin speaks at the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
OSF Healthcare names new president
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF Healthcare has named a new president. Sister M. Mikela Meidl was appointed president on Monday. She will take over the role from Michelle Conger, who will be OSF's new CEO after Bob...
Jan 19, 2026 (OSF HealthCare)
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state's share of Medicaid costs Story Summary New federal rules contained in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will i...
Jan 19, 2026 The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is the primary administrator of the state’s Medicaid program. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
UPDATE: Victim in fatal pedestrian crash in Washington identified
UPDATED 4:31 P.M. TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - The Washington woman who died Friday night in a pedestrian versus vehicle crash has been released. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley on Monday says 63-ye...
Jan 19, 2026 Midwest Communications
