Category Archives: Local News
One person dies after fiery crash in rural Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - One person has died after a crash Tuesday night in rural Manito. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the single vehicle crash just after 9:30 P.M. i...
Feb 25, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Pekin holds land development meeting amid data center backlash
By Taylor Fleming PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - A proposed data center in Pekin is a possible use for a 1,000 acre property the city purchased last year, and it's quickly attracted lots of opposition from n...
Feb 25, 2026 Pekin residents showed up for a city meeting Tuesday night about land development, wanting to talk about a proposed data center. (25 News)
Republican candidates for governor - minus Bailey - try to distance themselves
Article Summary Republican candidates for governor Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick and Rick Heidner met for the first time for a televised debate on Tuesday. Darren Bailey, presumed to be the frontrunne...
Feb 25, 2026 Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick, GOP candidates for governors, took part in a debate Tuesday. Candidate Darren Bailey, not pictured, did not attend. (Photos by Capitol News Illinois)
Peoria Zoo mourns two beloved animals
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Zoo is saying goodbye to two of its beloved animals. In a Facebook post, Zoo staff said that Sultana, a red-river hog, and Violet, a miniature donkey, were euthanized last we...
Feb 25, 2026 (Peoria Zoo/Peoria Park District)
A city blanketed in fear: Accountability Commission hears shocking testimony about ICE
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker's Accountability Commission hears stories about fear and intimidation that led to disruption of schools and a negative impact on businesses and health care. The commis...
Feb 25, 2026 The Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony from a dozen experts and advocates at its Feb. 24, 2026, public meeting in downtown Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Grand jury indicts woman accused of causing crash with multiple injuries in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a woman accused of causing a multi-vehicle crash earlier this month that left a man paralyzed. Court documents show that 28-year-old Ganala Johns...
Feb 24, 2026 28-year-old Ganala Johnson. (Peoria County Jail)
Peoria County jury convicts man for sexual assault of teenage relative
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County jury found a man guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage relative more than a year ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Jordan Gibson was fo...
Feb 24, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
Article Summary Two bills introduced in the house would require companies to tell consumers when their personal data is used in price setting. Known as algorithmic pricing, the practice has come under...
Feb 24, 2026 The state capitol building is seen in Springfield. (CNI file photo)
Pekin eases restrictions to sell alcohol at gas stations
By Howard Packowitz PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Gas stations in Pekin will soon be able to apply for liquor licenses following city council action on Monday. The council voted 5-1 to erase the rule preven...
Feb 24, 2026 (City of Pekin)
Fire causes extensive damage to Peoria home
PEORIA, Ill. - A structure fire in Peoria late Monday night was ruled accidental, causing an estimated $225,000 damage. Battalion Chief Josh Martin said crews responded to W. Hollyridge Circle around ...
Feb 24, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
