Category Archives: Local News
Expo Gardens sold to the city of Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Expo Gardens will soon be in the possession of the city of Peoria. The city council Tuesday night voted to approve the purchase of 70 acres of land for around $1.125 million dollars. Th...
Jun 24, 2025 (Expo Gardens)
Suspect in fatal Peoria South Side shooting ordered to remain in jail
PEORIA, Ill. - A judge has ordered a man to stay in jail until trial after being charged with murder in a homicide on Peoria's South Side last week. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 20...
Jun 24, 2025 Photo: Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Peoria County grand jury indicts woman for fatal Riverfront shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a woman in connection with a fatal shooting on Peoria's Riverfront earlier this month. 19-year-old Deziaah Hunter was indicted Tuesday on one cou...
Jun 24, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Low-speed gas-powered bicycles prohibited in Pekin after council vote
PEKIN, Ill. - A form of transportation is now prohibited on the streets of Pekin. The city council Monday night voted 5-2 to ban the operation of low-speed gas-powered bicycles on streets, highways, a...
Jun 24, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Death of man found near East Peoria store under investigation
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria Police are investigating after a man was found dead behind the Costco Tuesday morning. Police say officers were called at around 10:15 A.M. to a vacant lot behind the s...
Jun 24, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Group of males charged in connection to armed robbery at Peoria apartment complex
PEORIA, Ill. - Four males, three adults and one teenager, are charged in connection with a robbery at a Northwest Peoria apartment complex. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 19-year-old...
Jun 24, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Second arrest made in connection to Peoria South Side homicide last week
PEORIA, Ill. - A second arrest has been made in connection to a shooting death on Peoria's South Side last week. Peoria Police says 18-year-old Kemareon Bell was identified as a suspect in the death o...
Jun 24, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Dream Center Peoria asking for help in replacing its AC/HVAC systems
PEORIA, Ill. - The Dream Center Peoria is dealing with air conditioning problems at two of its locations, including the shelter in downtown Peoria and the new Zoe House, a shelter for moms and new bab...
Jun 24, 2025 Dream Center Peoria via Facebook
Metamora's history with the Underground Railroad told through film
METAMORA, Ill. - A Woodford County village's history with the Underground Railroad is being told on the big screen. 25 News reports that the film "The Underground Railroad in Metamora" debuted on Sund...
Jun 23, 2025 (25 News)
Kroger set to close one of three Peoria locations
PEORIA, Ill. - Kroger's plan to close around 60 stores across the country will have effects in Peoria. 25 News reports the Peoria location on Sterling is slated to close on August 2nd. A Kroger spokes...
Jun 23, 2025 (Kroger)
