Category Archives: Local News
DUI attorney explains what could come next in case involving Peoria council member Kiran Velpula
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - One day after 25News obtained court documents detailing multiple pending traffic and DUI charges against Peoria City Council member Kiran Velpula, a local DUI attorney is expl...
Sep 22, 2026
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing an artificial intelligence cabinet. The cabinet will consider policy recommendations and focus on safety plans to protect ...
Sep 22, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at an event at the Illinois Governor’s Mansion in Springfield on Aug. 11, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Illinois' 8 interstate visitor information centers to close at month's end
Article Summary The eight state-run visitor information centers located along interstates throughout Illinois are set to close by the end of September, as the state says the way visitors travel has ch...
Sep 22, 2026 The visitor information center at the Prairie View Rest Area off Interstate 57 is one of the eight sites set to close at the end of the month. The rest stops in those locations will continue operating. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Central Illinois organization celebrates 50 years of preserving history
By Gianna Njau PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) -For the past five decades, the Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation has worked to preserve historic homes, buildings and sites throughout the region. The Centra...
Sep 22, 2026 The Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation has marked 163 historic homes, buildings and sites that are all featured in one exhibit. (25 News)
CDC: Illinois ranks high on list of binge-drinking states
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Illinois is one of the highest binge drinking states in the U.S. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, ...
Sep 22, 2026 kb-photodesign / Depositphotos.com
Peoria to consider paying city employees who serve as election judges
PEORIA, Ill. - A measure being considered on Tuesday night's Peoria City Council agenda would allow city employees to get paid if they volunteer to serve as an election judge. If passed, the measure w...
Sep 22, 2026 (City of Peoria)
Washington city council approves creation of business development district
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Washington has a new tool to help with economic development. The city council unanimously approved the second reading Monday night to create a new business development district, eff...
Sep 21, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
One arrested after reportedly crashing vehicle Monday on Rock Island Trail
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - One person was arrested after reportedly crashing their vehicle Monday morning on the Rock Island Trail following dangerous driving. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office says 39-ye...
Sep 21, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Disc golf major championships to be contested in central Illinois this week
PEORIA, Ill. - Age is just a number for some of the top disc golfers in the world this week in central Illinois. Tuesday begins play in the Professional Disc Golf Association's Masters Worlds Champion...
Sep 21, 2026 (Professional Disc Golf Association)
No foul play suspected in death of former central Illinois softball coach accused of sexual assault on former player
PEORIA, Ill. - No foul play is suspected in the death of a Woodford County Jail detainee from last week. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood announced autopsy results on 45-year-old Jason Rockhold on ...
Sep 21, 2026 Woodford County Sheriff's Department
