Category Archives: Local News
Four men indicted for allegedly dumping gas into the Pekin sewer system
PEORIA, Ill. - A federal grand jury indicted four men on July 15 for allegedly dumping gasoline into the Pekin sewer system in 2021. Court documents show the men, Matthew Mackey, Nicholas Johnson, Gar...
Jul 24, 2025 Four men have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly dumping gas into the Pekin sewer system at All Around Auto and Tire. (25 News)
Washington council updates parking rules on the square
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Parking restrictions in Washington's square downtown are changing after nearly 25 years. The City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday night to amend the parking code in t...
Jul 24, 2025 Parking rules have been changed in Washington's downtown square. (25 News)
South Peoria man sentenced for role in armed robbery in 2023
PEORIA, Ill. - A South Peoria man will spend three decades in prison for an armed robbery two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 28-year-old Drakar Munoz was sentenced to 30 y...
Jul 23, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Intense heat does not stop some from enjoying outdoor activities in Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. - The warm weather this week is not stopping people from enjoying their favorite outdoor activities. A Heat Advisory runs until Thursday night across central Illinois as temperatures hit ...
Jul 23, 2025 Peoria Chiefs fans enjoy cool air from a portable fan that the team began using in the 2025 season. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
IDOT implements a speed limit change on a portion of I-74 near East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Drivers will have to slow down on a portion of Interstate 74 near East Peoria. IDOT says the 55 MPH zone in the westbound lanes near the Pinecrest interchange was moved one mile ea...
Jul 23, 2025 (Illinois Department of Transportation)
Pritzker calls Texas GOP's remap effort 'cheating,' doesn't rule out Illinois response
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving open the possibility that Illinois lawmakers could redraw congressional maps with more Democrat-leaning districts. Texas lawmakers are meeting this week to ...
Jul 23, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a forum on climate change at the Aspen Ideas conference in Chicago on Monday, July 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Peoria gang member to take plea deal and testify against fellow members
PEORIA, Ill. - A member of a violent street gang in the Peoria area will reportedly testify against fellow members of his group. 23-year-old Quandarius Jones pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of V...
Jul 23, 2025 courtroom gavel
NWS meteorologist discusses why it's so hot in central Illinois this week
LINCOLN, Ill. - A National Weather Service meteorologist says multiple factors are contributing to intense heat over the next week. A Heat Advisory is in effect until Thursday night, as temperatures r...
Jul 23, 2025 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Kroger location to close earlier than planned
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria grocery store is closing earlier than planned. 25 News reports the Kroger on Sterling will shut down for good at the close of business on Wednesday. Originally, the store was s...
Jul 23, 2025 (Kroger)
Feds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
CHICAGO, Illinois (Capitol News Illinois) - Suit alleges Illinois fails to properly maintain registration lists Article summary: The Justice Department is supporting a lawsuit by private entities that...
Jul 23, 2025 Voters cast their ballots in Springfield during the 2024 general election in November. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
