Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Capitol renovations 'a few months behind,' set to wrap up this winter
Article Summary The $350 million renovation of the Illinois State Capitol building's north wing will wrap up "sometime this winter," Architect of the Capitol Andrea Aggertt told Capitol News Illinois ...
Sep 3, 2026 A sign shows the parties involved in construction on the north wing of the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Woman arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap child in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A woman listed as homeless was arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap a child in downtown Peoria. Peoria Police says 29-year-old Erica Mueller reportedly grabbed a five-year-old chil...
Sep 3, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria Riverfront Museum debuting 9/11 exhibition on Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - With the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11th this month, the Peoria Riverfront Museum will soon open an exhibit to reflect and remember the tragic day. "We Remember: Stori...
Sep 3, 2026 Peoria Riverfront Museum President and CEO John Morris speaks in front of a piece of metal recovered from Ground Zero to talk about the museum's September 11th exhibition. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Dr. Kay Saving celebrates 40 years with Children's Hospital of Illinois and U of Illinois College of Medicine
PEORIA, Ill. - A leader in the treatment of childhood cancers and blood diseases celebrates 40 years with OSF Children's Hospital and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria this week...
Sep 3, 2026 Children's Hospital of Illinois-Peoria. (Photo courtesy of OSF Children's Hospital Facebook page)
UPDATED: Peoria Motorcycle Club official reacts to passing of 15-year-old racer during TT Races
UPDATED 6:01 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - The race director for the Peoria Motorcycle Club TT Races is amongst many people mourning the passing of a Colorado teenager who died after a crash during the race. Pe...
Sep 3, 2026 (Nantz Bros Racing Facebook)
Local schools use wet bulb guidelines to protect athletes from heat
By Morgan Kjornes PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Local schools are taking extra precautions to keep student-athletes safe amid high heat. 25 News spoke with Peoria Christian Schools' athletic director to le...
Sep 3, 2026 A wet bulb globe thermometer used to keep high school athletes safe in the heat. (25 News)
Sorensen encourages local students to get involved in Congressional App Challenge
By Stace Keane WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is encouraging middle and high school students across Illinois' 17th Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional...
Sep 3, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Second installment of Peoria County property taxes due
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County Treasurer Branden Martin reminds Peoria County taxpayers that the second installment of real estate taxes is due on Wednesday, September 9. Taxes are payable in person at ...
Sep 3, 2026 Photo: Peoria County
Local cooling centers available in extreme heat
PEORIA, Ill. - As Central Illinois endures extreme heat this week, cooling centers are available to those trying to get out of the heat. The Peoria Police Department lobby is open to the public on SW ...
Sep 3, 2026 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Groundbreaking targeted for South Peoria housing project
PEORIA, Ill. - Leaders behind a senior housing project in South Peoria say shovels will be in the ground next month. MacArthur Senior Flats will be a 48-unit four-story facility at MacArthur and McBea...
Sep 2, 2026 (Peoria Opportunities Foundation/Pivotal Housing Partners)
