Category Archives: Local News
Authorities investigating theft of ATM from Woodford County bank
BENSON, Ill. - Authorities in Woodford County say someone stole an ATM from inside a local bank. The Woodford County Sheriffs Department says they got a call around 3:30 a.m. Thursday of an open door ...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (25 News)
Two arrested following DEA action in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Federal authorities say two people are in custody after a drug-related incident in East Peoria. The Drug Enforcement Administration confirms what they call an "enforcement action" ...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Pekin Police looking for air conditioner thief
PEKIN, Ill. - Police in Pekin want your help identifying who might have stolen some air conditioners. Police are using social media to share some security camera video of someone taking an air conditi...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (Pekin Police via Facebook)
Watchdog seeks harsher penalties in wake of abuse at Illinois mental health center
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Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 Collage by ProPublica. Source Images: Whitney Curtis for ProPublica and IDHS Office of the Inspector General FY22 Annual Report.
Pritzker: State will win assault weapons ban lawsuits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker says he believes his side will be successful when the at least two state lawsuits and one federal lawsuit challenging the new assault weapons ban he signed are...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (File-State of Illinois)
St. Louis Cardinals make history with addition to Chiefs' coaching staff
PEORIA, Ill. - The Saint Louis Cardinals are making some history with some help from their Class-A affiliate in Peoria. The Peoria Chiefs says joining the roster of coaches this year is Christina Whit...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (Credit: Billy Hurst/St. Louis Cardinals)
Batteries in Edwards Power Plant's future
BARTONVILLE, Ill. - You might say the Edwards Power Plant is getting a bit of a re-charge. The plant was mandated by court order to shut down by the end of 2022, but its owner is giving it a new lease...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (25 News)
Hy-Vee recalls pot roast dinners
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. - Hy-Vee is recalling one of its popular cold case meals after an undisclosed potential allergen was discovered. The Iowa-based supermarket chain says Hy-Vee Mealtime Beef Pot Roa...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 Picture Des Moines / CC
Police investigate armed robbery near Willow Knolls
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say a business not far from the Willow Knolls Shopping Center was the victim of an armed robbery attempt Wednesday night. Police did not identify the business, but say it ...
Will Stevenson Jan 19, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
GoFundMe setup for victim of Sunday's fatal crash
PEORIA, Ill. - A GoFundMe has been setup for the victim of Sunday's fatal accident on U.S. 150 and Koerner Road. As of Thursday morning, more than $14,000 has been raised in support of 43-year-old Mir...
TJ Carson Jan 19, 2023 (GoFundMe)