Category Archives: Local News
Lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- It's been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by...
Jan 08, 2025 Manny Alvarez, son of Karina Gonzalez, hugs
Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Gonzalez, the namesake of the legislation, was shot and killed by her husband in
Chicago in 2023 after receiving an order of protection. (Capitol News Illinois photo by
Andrew Adams)
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political se...
Jan 08, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters at an event in Normal on Tuesday, criticizing House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch for not calling a bill to regulate “intoxicating” hemp products. (Credit: Illinois.gov)
Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded 'public office' for 'private gain'
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Over the last 2 months, the jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial has heard the longtime Democratic leader's voice dozens of times ...
Jan 08, 2025 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Jan. 7, 2025, after testifying for the first time in his trial. The move came as a surprise and is expected to further extend the trial that began in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ismael M. Belkoura)
Peoria delays public camping ban enforcement further
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria is again delaying implementation of the public property camping ban. The city council passed the ban by one vote in November, and has planned to implement it 30 days ...
Jan 07, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill soon heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk would direct foster care officials to prioritize placing children with relatives. The House voted unanimously...
Jan 07, 2025 The Department of Children and Family Services office in Springfield is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
East Peoria's Levee District expanding with two new retail options
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Two new stores are coming to East Peoria's Levee District. Cullinan Properties announced on Tuesday that Boot Barn and Best Buy will bring expanded retail options to the shopping c...
Jan 07, 2025
Property taxes going up for Washington residents in 2025
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Property owners in Washington will see an increase in taxes this year, specifically for the portion that's paid to the city. Washington is raising its property tax levy by 8.56-perc...
Jan 07, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Man to remain in jail after arrest for role in July 2023 South Peoria robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - A man will remain in jail until trial after his recent arrest for an armed robbery at a South Peoria store a year and a half ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says a peti...
Jan 06, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
New program at Peoria Riverfront Museum rewards visits and interactions
PEORIA, Ill. - A visit to the Peoria Riverfront Museum is now a friendly competition. Museum leaders on Monday announced the Achievement Passport program. It allows visitors to earn points as they vis...
Jan 06, 2025 (Peoria Riverfront Museum Facebook)
Man pleads guilty for role in Bartonville shooting in February 2024
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has pleaded guilty for his role in a shooting and robbery in Bartonville last year. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Evan Nettles pleaded guilty Monday...
Jan 06, 2025 Evan Nettles Mugshot (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
