Category Archives: Local News
Carle Health announces mask mandate for frontline employees
PEORIA Ill. - Carle Health officials announcing a mask mandate for frontline employees. According to 25News -- In a letter to employees Friday, officials stated surgical masks will be required for wor...
Jan 10, 2025 (Carle Health)
First-of-its-kind deal gives new name to Peoria Civic Center Theater
PEORIA, Ill. - For the first time in the 42-year history of the facility, a portion of the Peoria Civic Center will have a name attached to it. Civic Center and city leaders announced Friday a naming ...
Jan 10, 2025 Peoria Civic Center Assistant General Manager Beau Sutherland speaks at the Peoria Civic Center to announce a naming rights deal with Prairie Home Alliance for the center's theater. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign enters final stretch
PEORIA, Ill. - The holiday season has ended, but the Salvation Army's Tree of Lights campaign isn't over yet. The annual campaign, which began in early November, continues through the end of the month...
Jan 10, 2025 (25 News)
Voting open: Here's where to cast your ballot for a new state flag
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted through Feb. 14. Vote...
Jan 10, 2025 Flags fly atop the Illinois Capitol dome. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Ways to help mail carriers deliver in snowy conditions
PEKIN Ill. - With several snowfalls being in the weather forecast within the past week, a reminder to help out your local mail carrier. According to Abbey Bort, a mail carrier in Pekin, there are many...
Jan 10, 2025 mail and packages
UPDATED: Traffic Collision Alert cancelled for Peoria County
UPDATED 11:15am PEORIA COUNTY Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office has cancelled the Traffic Collision Alert for Peoria County. Citizens that were involved in vehicle crashes should report the ac...
Jan 10, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
Peoria could reimburse non-profit for housing the homeless in motels
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria outreach group LULA has helped more than 40 individuals living on the streets find shelter in a motel, and city officials may want to reimburse the organization. Since Jan. 4, LU...
Jan 10, 2025 Scott McLeod / CC
Collins: As light snow continues to fall, up to 3 inches is possible Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - Light snow began falling across Central Illinois overnight, and it will continue Friday morning. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says he's issued a First Alert Wea...
Jan 10, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Lawmakers this week passed a bill aimed at boosting the development of renewable energy generation, but its proponents said the final measure was a "skinny"...
Jan 09, 2025 Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, speaks at a Capitol rally organized by environmental groups on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
New exhibits at downtown Peoria visitor's center help celebrate Caterpillar's century in business
PEORIA, Ill. - A business with roots in Peoria is marking a century by looking back to its past. Caterpillar leaders and employees cut the ribbon Thursday morning on new exhibits at the downtown Peori...
Jan 09, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
