Category Archives: Local News
104.9 the Wolf completes successfull two-day Country Cares Radiothon
PEORIA, Ill. - Another successful Country Cares Radiothon on sister station 104.9 the Wolf is in the books. For the past two days, co-hosts Mike Stechman and John Young raised $71,877 for the Saint Ju...
Mar 05, 2026 Gina Seghetti of St. Jude presents the final total from the 2026 Country Cares Radiothon to co-hosts Mike Stechman and John Young. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria man ordered to stay in jail after arrest for alleged sex acts with minor on video
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man must remain in custody after his arrest this week for allegedly sexually abusing a minor. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says a detention hearing for 61-year-o...
Mar 05, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding
Article Summary Illinois municipal leaders are calling on state lawmakers to increase the amount of income tax revenue that is distributed to local governments. JB Pritzker's budget proposal calls for...
Mar 05, 2026 Matteson Village President Sheila Chalmers-Currin speaks alongside leaders of the Illinois Municipal League at a news conference in Springfield on March 4, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Dee-Mack girls' basketball to play for state title on Saturday
NORMAL, Ill. - The Lady Chiefs of Deer Creek-Mackinaw are one game away from a state championship. The girls' basketball team defeated Rockford Christian in the IHSA Class 1A state semifinals, 48-35, ...
Mar 05, 2026 (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)
Four taken into custody after reported robbery in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - Four people were taken into custody after a reported armed robbery early Thursday morning in Peoria's East Bluff Peoria Police says officers were dispatched just before 5:00 A.M. in the...
Mar 05, 2026
Peoria man pleads not guilty to charges he allegedly injured infant son
PEORIA, Ill. - A man accused of seriously injuring his infant son has pleaded not guilty. 25 News reports that 20-year-old Jaravion Nichols entered his plea during an arraignment hearing Thursday morn...
Mar 05, 2026 Jaravion Nichols. (Peoria County Jail)
Gov. Pritzker proposes plan to expand housing in Illinois
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - As part of his affordability plan for Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a plan aimed at expanding affordable housing across the state by reducing buildi...
Mar 05, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com
Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation
Article Summary Lawmakers are looking to further regulate alternative retail energy suppliers, tying the rates they can charge for energy to what utilities can charge. Consumer advocates said the reta...
Mar 05, 2026 Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet, D-Chicago, joined consumer advocates to issue a public
warning about alternative electric and gas supplier sales tactics and prices. (Capitol
News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Man arrested in Goodfield on weapons charges after search warrant executed
GOODFIELD, Ill. - One man was arrested on weapons charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday in Goodfield. Goodfield Police says three people were taken into custody at a house in the area ...
Mar 04, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits House action
Article Summary The 340B drug program requires manufacturers to provide steep discounts for certain medications to safety net clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other health care provider...
Mar 04, 2026 Legislation is pending in the Illinois House that advocates say would expand access for safety net clinics and certain other providers to low-cost outpatient medications. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
