Category Archives: Local News
Peoria teen charged with aggravated DUI for fatal crash involving synthetic drug
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A grand jury has indicted a Peoria teen accused of being under the influence of synthetic cannabis in a crash earlier this year that killed an East Peoria man. 25 News reports...
Sep 10, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria takes first step in moving forward with Riverfront amphitheater project
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria is taking the first steps in building an amphitheater along the riverfront. The city council unanimously accepted a Letter of Intent from the Hengst Foundation to bui...
Sep 9, 2025 A proposal for a layout of the proposed Dee Hengst Amphitheater on the Peoria Riverfront was provided to city council members for discussion at the Sept. 9th, 2025 meeting. (City of Peoria/Terra Engineering)
Garage total loss after early Tuesday morning fire in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a garage fire early Tuesday morning in Peoria's East Bluff. Crews were searching for a fire at around 5:30 A.M. after finding smok...
Sep 9, 2025 (File-
Biotech startup in Peoria County to wind down operations
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County biotech startup company appears to be winding down operations. 25 News reports that NFW, formerly known as Natural Fiber Welding, is looking into its future options. Peo...
Sep 9, 2025 (Natural Fiber Welding)
P. Scott Neville Jr. chosen as next chief justice on Illinois Supreme Court
Article Summary Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. was elected by his colleagues to become the state's next chief justice, beginning in October. Chief justices in Illinois are elected by their colleagues to...
Sep 9, 2025 Justice P. Scott Neville is pictured during the 2022 swearing-in ceremony of Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
RV damaged by fire in Peoria on Tuesday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - An RV was damaged after a fire Tuesday morning in Peoria. Peoria Fire crews responded at around 10:15 A.M. to the area of Knoxville and Detwiller, finding fire showing from the RV's roo...
Sep 9, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Article Summary Former State Sen. Darren Bailey will announce a second campaign for governor, according to sources close to Bailey. Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's ru...
Sep 9, 2025 Former state senator and unsuccessful candidate for governor and later Congress Darren Bailey is pictured at the 2023 Illinois State Fair during his unsuccessful congressional campaign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
With 50,000 Pumpkin donuts ordered, Morton's 59th Pumpkin Festival is ready to begin
MORTON, Ill. - The 59th Morton Pumpkin Festival officially kicks off Wednesday. But, Tuesday afternoon, everyone is invited to come see how big pumpkins can actually get...with the pumpkin weigh-in. "...
Sep 9, 2025 (Morton Pumpkin Festival Facebook)
Peoria Public Schools to explore purchasing Central Park Pool
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools will begin to look into a potential ownership of Central Park Pool. The PPS Board unanimously approved in its consent agenda Monday night a request to direct admin...
Sep 9, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Flag & Decorating closing after 70 years in business
PEORIA, Ill. - After 70 years in business, the Blasek family, owners of Peoria Flag and Decorating, have announced they are closing the store later this month. A Facebook post says the building has al...
Sep 9, 2025 Peoria Flag & Decorating has announced after 70 years in business, their store is closing. (Peoria Flag & Decorating Facebook page)
