Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100M state funding boost to fight homelessness
CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - With homelessness increasing in Illinois, a coalition of shelter providers and advocates is calling for a $100 million increase in state funding to prevent home...
Jan 14, 2025 Tents are pictured near Montrose Beach in Chicago. Dozens of homeless encampments dot the city’s lakefront parks. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Non-profits to host documentary about homelessness at Peoria Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill. - As homeless encampments are being cleared out of downtown Peoria, some people still have nowhere to live. Non-profit groups are doing their best to find those people shelter, especially...
Jan 14, 2025 (Photo courtesy of Pathway Ministries)
Man injured after reportedly being shot at Peoria apartment complex
PEORIA, Ill. - A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at a Peoria apartment complex early Tuesday morning. Peoria Police responded to the Lexington Hills Apartments just after 5...
Jan 14, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling 'the whole truth'
CHICAGO - For nearly three months, government lawyers in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial have tried to drill home the amount of control the longtime Democratic...
Jan 14, 2025 Former House Speaker Michael Madigan is pictured at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse during his corruption trial in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Illini Bluffs basketball coach on leave after internal investigation
PEORIA, Ill. - An Illini Bluffs High School coach remains off the sidelines due to an internal investigation. Boys Basketball Coach Clay Vass has been placed on leave while the district investigates a...
Jan 14, 2025 (Illini Bluffs High School--Facebook)
Canton student arrested after threat to high school
Canton Police arrested a Canton High School student Monday afternoon after an investigation of a threat he allegedly made against the school. 18-year-old Noah Bates was charged with felony disorderly ...
Jan 14, 2025 (Canton High School Facebook page)
Proposal to provide non-resident Peoria Public School students free tuition fails to pass
PEORIA, Ill. - A proposal to give waivers to non-resident students of Peoria Public Schools employees did not pass, but could have a second life. The PPS board Monday night was split 3-3 on the propos...
Jan 13, 2025 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria County kicks off yearlong bicentennial celebration
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County leaders are starting the new year by marking a significant anniversary, with celebrations planned throughout the year. Monday marks the 200th anniversary of the formation ...
Jan 13, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pedestrain injured in hit-and-run accident Monday morning in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was treated at a local hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run accident in South Peoria early Monday morning. Peoria Police says officers found the man lying in the str...
Jan 13, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - A measure awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature will help protect transgender people and victims of domestic violence who seek to change their names, according to...
Jan 13, 2025 Olickal: Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Chicago, speaks to staff on the House floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
