Category Archives: Local News
U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips heading into Memorial Day Weekend
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - It's National Safe Boating Week, just in time for the unofficial start to summer...Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you're a seasoned boater or new to boating, U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Co...
May 23, 2025 Michael Gaylard / CC
RNC Chairman delivers message to central Illinois GOP on how to turn area and state red
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The leader of the Republican National Committee told GOP leaders in central Illinois how to replicate national success in Illinois. Chairman Michael Whatley was the keynote speaker...
May 22, 2025 Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley speaks at the 2025 Peoria and Tazewell Counties Lincoln Day Dinner. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - (Capitol News Illinois) - Customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their electric bills next month. The average residential customer of northern Illinois' ...
May 22, 2025 A set of electric meters in Chicago. Residential Commonwealth Edison customers will see an average $10.60 increase in monthly bills this summer. Ameren customers can expect an even larger increase. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Road safety legislation advances to Governor's desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Legislation championed by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has advanced to the Governor's desk from the General Assembly. The legislation, supported by AARP of Illinoi...
May 22, 2025 Illinois Secretary of State
Bill establishes commission to increase communication on public health issues
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill creating an interdisciplinary commission to study the interplay between animals, the environment and infectious disease within the Illinois Department of P...
May 22, 2025 Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, speaks on the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Bradley University names new dean for College of Education of Health Sciences
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University has named a new dean for its College of Education of Health Sciences. Dr. Jeffrey Wanko will begin his new role on July 15th. Wanko recently served as Associate Provo...
May 22, 2025 (Bradley University)
One person injured after shooting near former Quest Middle School
PEORIA, Ill. - One person was injured after a shooting near the former Quest Charter Academy Middle School on Thursday. Peoria Police has not released many details, but do say a male was shot and was ...
May 22, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Man charged in South Pekin double homicide pleads not guilty
PEKIN, Ill. - The man accused of a double homicide in South Pekin last month has pleaded not guilty. 21-year-old Memphis Rue appeared in court on Thursday. He is charged with First Degree Murder in th...
May 22, 2025 (Tazewell County Sheriff's Office)
Elite Safe School is making a difference in at-risk students lives
PEORIA, Ill. - As the school year comes to a close, a Peoria non-profit group can breathe a little easier with the states proving its programs are working for at-risk students. Elite Community Outreac...
May 22, 2025 Elite's Game Changers Safe School operates out of the second floor of the Peoria Dream Center. (25 News)
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - Lawmakers approved measures limiting AI instruction at community colleges, requiring seat belts on school buses, and mandating food handlers receive certain aller...
May 22, 2025 State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
