Category Archives: Local News
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout 'Clean Slate' legislation as 'economic boon'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Criminal justice reform advocates say legislation to seal criminal records for certain nonviolent crimes, which passed Friday in the House, would unlock eco...
May 31, 2025 Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, speaks on the Illinois House floor on Friday, May 30. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12.5 years in prison
CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) -Federal prosecutors are asking for a lengthy 12 -year prison sentence for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, calling the longtime Democratic power br...
May 31, 2025 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Peoria coffee shop owner relays tariff concerns to Congressman Sorensen
PEORIA, Ill. - The owner of a Peoria coffee shop says tariffs imposed by the Trump administration would make it difficult to run his business. Intuition Coffee + Juice owner Ty Paluska was able to rel...
May 30, 2025 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) listens to concerns from Intuition Coffee + Juice, Ty Paluska, about the impact tariffs could have on his business. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Chillicothe police officer receives state recognition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Chillicothe police officer has been honored by the state for his action in Officer David Buchanan was given the 2024 Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor. He was among 23 offi...
May 30, 2025 (State of Illinois)
UPDATE: One person injured in Friday morning multi-vehicle crash in Peoria
UPDATED 1:35 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - One person was taken to a local hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Peoria Friday morning that spilled hazardous materials. Peoria Fire says the crash occurred in ...
May 30, 2025 An accident involving a semi and two vehicles shut down N. Knoxville and E. Forrest Hill Friday morning. (25 News)
IL House passes physician-assisted end of life bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - After a long debate, the Illinois House approved the physician-assisted end of life bill Thursday night. The measure was approved on a vote of 63 in favor, 42 against, 2 voting pre...
May 30, 2025 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
Peoria man accused of armed carjacking pleads not guilty
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man accused of armed carjacking a vehicle at gunpoint is pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated vehicle hijacking and unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Polic...
May 30, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Crews rescue occupant of a rollover accident in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle roller Thursday night in the area of N. Flora and W. Archer Avenues in Peoria. Fire Battalion Chief Steve Rada says crews arrived around 9...
May 30, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill that would require gun owners to keep any firearms in a locked box whenever a minor is present will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker. Senate Bill 8, als...
May 29, 2025 Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, speaks on the House floor on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Special Kids Day event at Washington's Good Neighbor Days canceled for 2025
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Washington's Good Neighbor Days gets underway this week. But an event part of the festival for children with disabilities will not be part of it. 25 News reports festival organizers...
May 29, 2025 (25 News)
