Category Archives: Local News
Morton man dies after apparent fall Sunday morning
MORTON, Ill. - A Morton man is dead after reportedly falling from a structure Sunday morning. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley says 21-year-old Samson Vlahos was pronounced dead at the scene of ...
Nov 25, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Woman sentenced for role in October 2021 shooting death of Peoria teenager
PEORIA, Ill. - A 21-year-old woman will spend nine years in prison for her role in the shooting death of a Manual High School student three years ago. Court records show Tyranique White pleaded guilty...
Nov 25, 2024 courtroom gavel
City officials in East Peoria announce logo and brand change
EAST PEORIA Ill. - A brand change in East Peoria... For the first time since the 1980s -- the city is announcing the adaptation of a new brand, "East Peoria - East to Excellence". This includes a new ...
Nov 25, 2024 (City of East Peoria)
Conservative group asks U.S. Supreme Court to review Mike Bost's challenge to how mail-in votes are counted in Illinois
(Capitol News Illinois) - The conservative group Judicial Watch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case filed by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, challenging Illinois' law allowing mail-i...
Nov 25, 2024 U.S. Rep Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, speaks to reporters at the Republican National Convention in July. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Man ordered detained after allegedly killing kitten at Peoria apartment complex
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been ordered to remain in custody after his arrest for allegedly killing his girlfriend's kitten. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 34-year-old Paul Cox ...
Nov 25, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Hemp growers push back against proposed new regulations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A legislative committee and the Illinois Department of Agriculture agreed recently to delay finalizing new regulations governing hemp production amid an out...
Nov 25, 2024 Industrial hemp is pictured on a farm near Delavan. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)
Man sentenced for his role in December 2022 shooting at Peoria gas station
PEORIA, Ill. - The man found guilty in a shooting at a Peoria gas station has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. 26-year-old Patrick Meyer was sentenced Monday to 38 years for Aggravated Vehicular ...
Nov 25, 2024 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Man arrested in Peoria for allegedly stealing motor vehicle, among other items
PEORIA Ill. - A man was arrested in Peoria, over the weekend, for alleged acts of burglary and vehicle theft. Saturday morning, just before 8:30am, Peoria Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of W...
Nov 25, 2024 (Timothy P. Spilman mug shot)
Community members protest Peoria's ban on public camping
PEORIA, Ill. - A group of about 20 people called for "Housing, Not Handcuffs," Saturday as they voiced their concerns about a new city council ordinance affecting Peoria's homeless population. Last we...
Nov 25, 2024 Protesters in Peoria on Saturday called for “Housing, Not Handcuffs," regarding the city's new ordinance that would fine or jail people camping on public property. (25 News)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices still dropping ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped 2.2 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12 on Monday, according to GasBuddy. Prices in Peoria are 19.7 cents a gallon lower than a mo...
Nov 25, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC
