Category Archives: Local News
Disaster declaration approved for Fulton County after July storms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - President Biden signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration on Monday authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for Cook, Fulton, H...
Sep 23, 2024 (Fulton County ESDA)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices still dropping
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped nearly 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.43 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 stations in Peoria. Peoria's pri...
Sep 23, 2024 Orin Zebest / CC
Memorial to local conservationist dedicated
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - Bike Peoria, the Trail Advocates, and the Peoria Park District honored the late William "Bill" Rutherford and unveiled a new memorial plaque for his contributions to the River Ci...
Sep 22, 2024 Photo: 25 News
Road closures in Peoria and East Peoria this week
PEORIA, Ill. - There are a couple of road projects that will affect area motorists this week. Beginning at 7 am Monday, a portion of W. Lake Avenue in Peoria will be closed just west of Sterling and t...
Sep 22, 2024 Midwest Communications
Pekin woman who died in rural Tazewell County crash identified
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - The identity of a Pekin woman who died in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning near South Pekin has been released. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley says 62-year-old Chris...
Sep 20, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria man arrested on multiple drug and forgery charges
PEORIA Ill. - A Peoria man has been arrested on multiple drug and forgery charges. 41-year-old Kenneth Hill Jr. was detained by Peoria Police Thursday night just after 8:45pm. Officers conducted a sea...
Sep 20, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office /1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Cause of death for South Peoria shooting victim released
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner says a Peoria man died within minutes after being shot Wednesday night. Jamie Harwood says 36-year-old Oren Adams suffered a gunshot wound to the neck, causing...
Sep 20, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Man injured after stabbing in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police currently have no suspects in a stabbing incident Thursday night in South Peoria. Officers responded just before 11:30 P.M. to the area of Garden and Madison Park Terrace,...
Sep 20, 2024 (Midwest Communication)
Jahnke: Some Illinois farmers dealing with drought conditions heading into harvest
PEORIA, Ill. - The U.S. Drought Monitor says all of Illinois is abnormally dry, with a significant part of the state experiencing moderate drought conditions. RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke says the drough...
Sep 20, 2024 (USDA/National Weather Service)
High court: Smell of burnt cannabis is not cause for warrantless vehicle search
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt cannabis alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme...
Sep 20, 2024 The Illinois Supreme Court chamber is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
