Category Archives: Local News
What does Gov. JB Pritzker's nuclear energy executive order do?
Article Summary A recent executive order by Gov. JB Pritzker set a new goal to begin development on new nuclear power plants by 2033, with the intention of bringing online enough energy to power up to...
Feb 23, 2026 The Byron Nuclear Generating Station in Ogle County, Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Campbell)
Peoria Housing Authority announces CFO firing, CEO resignation
PEORIA, Ill. - Two leadership roles have changed at the Peoria Housing Authority...with one involving a criminal investigation. The Board of Commissioners announced on Monday that its Chief Financial ...
Feb 23, 2026 (Peoria Housing Authority)
Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won't say where
Article Summary Sean Grayson was convicted in October of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Sangamon County woman, after a confrontation in her kitchen in July 2024. Illinoi...
Feb 23, 2026 Macon County Sheriff's Office
Trio of teens charged in connection to stolen vehicles from fatal crash at South Peoria business
GOODFIELD, Ill. - Three teenagers have been arrested in Woodford County for allegedly having two stolen vehicles in connection to a death at a towing business last year. On Saturday, Goodfield Police ...
Feb 23, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Driver rescued from vehicle after early morning crash in West Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - One person was injured after a crash with entrapment early Monday morning in West Peoria. Peoria Fire says the crash happened near Park and Farmington Roads, just before 5:45 A.M. Crews...
Feb 23, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
FOX News host to bring tour to Peoria in October
PEORIA, Ill. - A host of multiple shows on FOX News will bring his tour to the Peoria Civic Center this fall. Presales begin Tuesday for Greg Gutfeld Live for the tour's stop on October 17th, with gen...
Feb 23, 2026 (Peoria Civic Center Facebook)
Candidate forums announced in search for new Illinois Central College president
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois Central College is inviting the public to meet with its finalists for President. The college announced Monday that each candidate will visit the campus separately. Three f...
Feb 23, 2026 (Illinois Central College)
Man pulled from burning home in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Ill. - A man had to be rescued from a fire in Dunlap late Sunday night. Firefighters were called to a home in the area of N. 1st and Ash Streets around 9:40 p.m., finding heavy fire. They imme...
Feb 23, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
South Peoria's CJ Harvest grocery is close to long-awaited opening
By Peter Curi and Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A long-planned grocery store, meant to serve Peoria's south side, may finally be nearing the finish line after four years in development. Pasto...
Feb 23, 2026 CJ Harvest Supermarket is set to open this summer on Peoria's south side.
(25 News)
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Article Summary Since 2022, Illinois has seen more travelers seeking abortions from out of state than any other state in the country. Illinois' geographic location and its laws that protect patients a...
Feb 23, 2026 Megan Jeyifo, executive director of Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks at a news
conference announcing the Prairie State Access Fund in January. (Submitted photo taken by Alicia
Hurtado, Chicago Abortion Fund)
