Category Archives: Local News
Peoria tattoo artist accused of grooming teen denied release by a Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria tattoo artist charged and held in jail for grooming a minor must stay behind bars, despite his lawyer asking the judge to review his case for release on Wednesday. 34-year-old ...
Jul 17, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Comptroller Mendoza won't run for reelection, opening up statewide office
Article Summary Susana Mendoza will not run for reelection as Illinois comptroller, the state's chief financial officer. She is rumored to be considering a run for Chicago mayor. Mendoza held the comp...
Jul 16, 2025 Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she will not seek reelection alongside her husband David Szostak. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Who is contributing to Illinois' U.S. Senate candidates?
Article Summary U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raised the most money in the first quarter of fundraising for the 2026 Illinois Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and has already launched a TV ad. Lt. G...
Jul 16, 2025 U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly are pictured along with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in file photos of Democratic party gatherings in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
Two injured after Wednesday afternoon crash in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were taken to a local hospital for treatment after a Wednesday afternoon crash in Peoria. A Peoria Police spokesperson says the two-vehicle crash occurred just before 2:45 P....
Jul 16, 2025 Midwest Communications
Teenager arrested after allegedly firing weapon at individual in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A 17-year-old has been arrested after allegedly firing a weapon in Peoria Tuesday night. Officers responded to the area of Glenwood and Ayres just before 11:30 P.M. after reports that a...
Jul 16, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
PPS board votes down new security system for the district's high schools
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education voted down a new security system Monday night that would include metal detectors at Peoria, Manual, and Richwoods high schools. The system, ...
Jul 16, 2025 (1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
PPD: Young boy hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say a four-year-old boy was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle. Officers were called to the area of NE Adams Street and Spalding Avenue aro...
Jul 16, 2025 Peoria Police Department
Collins: A hot, humid Wednesday could end with severe storms across Central IL
PEORIA, Ill. -Wednesday's going to be a hot one, with a threat of severe weather Wednesday night. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says scattered strong to severe storms will appr...
Jul 16, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
State legislators help Peoria kids gear up for new school year
PEORIA, Ill. - With a new school year in Peoria just a couple weeks away, the community is coming together to help get kids ready for the classroom. The 5th annual One Peoria event, sponsored by State...
Jul 15, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Rossi sentenced three years for fraud after guilty plea in April
PEORIA, Ill. - The former CEO of Redditus Labs has learned his fate after pleading guilty to fraud earlier this year. 25 News reports Aaron Rossi was sentenced to another three years in prison Tuesday...
Jul 15, 2025 (25 News)
