Category Archives: Local News
'More listening and less talking': Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor
Article Summary Former Republican state legislator Darren Bailey is trying to improve on his 2022 campaign for governor by taking a new approach to voters in the Chicago area. Bailey is leaning heavil...
Feb 10, 2026 Former Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey greets supporters at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge
Article Summary Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. Although law enforcement agencies have 60 ...
Feb 10, 2026 The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)
Decatur administrator becomes 3rd key hire for Peoria Public Schools
By Howard Packowitz PEORIA, Ill. - (25 News) - Peoria Public Schools' Board of Education has chosen an administrator from the Decatur school district to oversee finances at PPS. According to 25 News, ...
Feb 10, 2026 (1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
Salvation Armies in Peoria and Pekin reach Tree of Lights campaign goals
PEORIA, Ill. - The Salvation Armies of Peoria and Pekin are celebrating successful Tree of Lights campaigns. The organization announced Monday night that both groups hit their fundraising goals for 20...
Feb 09, 2026 (Greg Batton/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria father detained for allegedly abusing and injuring infant son
PEORIA, Ill. - A judge has ordered a Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly abusing and injuring his one-month-old son. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Robdeario Moore...
Feb 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria County to begin early voting on Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Better late than never for early voting in Peoria County. The Peoria County Election Commission announced that Tuesday will be the first day of early voting in the county, as well as vo...
Feb 09, 2026 (Julia Bradley & 1470 100.3 WMBD Radio)
Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller
Article Summary JB Pritzker is supporting Rep. Margaret Croke for comptroller in the Democratic primary. Croke has been a close ally of Pritzker since the governor launched his first campaign in 2017....
Feb 09, 2026 Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, presents a bill in the Illinois House on April 18, 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Process for beatification for Archbishop Fulton Sheen moves forward
PEORIA, Ill. - The pathway to sainthood for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been blessed by the Vatican. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria announced Monday that Beatification for Sheen was approved by the...
Feb 09, 2026 Archbishop Fulton Sheen (right) is hugging Pope John Paul II in this 1979 photo. (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation)
Taxpayers could be on the hook for millions in cleanup costs from oil and gas wells
Article Summary A new report suggests Illinois could be on the hook for plugging and cleaning up thousands of inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells scattered across the state. Oil production was on...
Feb 09, 2026 An oil well pumpjack is pictured. (Photo by arcturusangel at Morguefile.com)
Peoria Co. Sheriff's deputy released from the hospital over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jack Evans was released from the hospital on Saturday, after being shot on January 31. Deputy Evans was escorted home by his fellow deputies, Peoria Polic...
Feb 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
