Category Archives: Local News
Ford recalls over 103,000 US vehicles over damaged axle bolts, NHTSA says
(Reuters) -Ford is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. over axle bolts that may break and result in vehicle rollaways or a loss of drive power, the U.S. National Highway Traffi...
Aug 12, 2025 A Ford F-150 pickup truck is seen on the assembly line at Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
PPS board delays hiring superintendent search firm
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) -The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education tabled action Monday on hiring a search firm to find the district's next superintendent. PPS staff have recommended the board hire ...
Aug 12, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Man surrenders after standoff with Peoria Police
UPDATE - 4:30 PM PEORIA, Ill. - A man surrendered after a standoff with Peoria Police near N. Woodbine Terrace and W. Forrest Hill Avenue Monday afternoon. PPD Spokesperson Semone Roth says around 4:5...
Aug 12, 2025 Peoria Police Department
Morton pumpkin farm will close to the public
MORTON, Ill. (25 News) - The Village of Morton is synonymous with pumpkins. But, one pumpkin farm in Morton is closing to the public. 25 News reports Ackerman Family Farms will close its gift shop and...
Aug 11, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Woman arrested after alleged stabbing
PEORIA, Ill. - A weekend stabbing in Peoria has resulted in the arrest of a woman. Peoria police say officers responded to the area of the 1000 block of NE Perry around 7:30 a.m. Saturday. When they a...
Aug 11, 2025 (File-1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol)
Victim refuses treatment after Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police are looking for the suspect in an early morning shooting. Officers responded to the 4000 of Brandywine Drive around 2:10 a.m. Monday on a report of a man armed with a gun....
Aug 11, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Semi driver injured in I-39 crash
MINONK, Ill. - A crash on I-39 near Minonk is under investigation. Woodford County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dennis Tipsword said the accident occurred at 9:01 a.m. on I-39 near Minonk. A northbound semi r...
Aug 11, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Shots fired at man in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - One man is in custody after admitting to police he fired shots at another man. Officers responded to a call of nine shots fired around 10:25 a.m. Friday near Warren Street and Lincoln A...
Aug 11, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
Politicians set to gather at State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off 2026 election season Article Summary No Republican candidates have publicly announced they're running for three statewide of...
Aug 11, 2025 2022 Fair Salvi: Kathy Salvi speaks to supporters at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Salvi was elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Man in custody after forcing his way into a Peoria County home Sunday
PEORIA COUNTY, - A family was unharmed after a man knocked on their door, asked to borrow their car, and forced his way into their home Sunday afternoon. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says the i...
Aug 11, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
