Category Archives: Local News
Dumpster fire put out on Peoria's South Side early Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - The cause of a dumpster fire in South Peoria early Monday morning is undetermined at this time. Peoria Fire says crews responded just after 5:45 A.M. to the area of Starr and Ligonier, ...
Mar 30, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Article Summary Short-term guardianship is a process that allows another adult to become the legal guardian of a child for up to one year. This process can be a protective measure and only implemented...
Mar 30, 2026 Form CFS 44-2, also known as the short-term guardianship form, allows parents in Illinois to appoint temporary custody for their children during a crisis. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Olivia Ardito)
Thousands attend third 'No Kings' protest in Peoria
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Organizers say more than 8,000 people showed up Saturday afternoon for the third "No Kings" protest and rally on Peoria's War Memorial Drive. Across the count...
Mar 30, 2026 "No Kings" protesters lined the sidewalks on Peoria's War Memorial Drive on Saturday. (25 News)
Two people LifeFlighted after Farmington crash on Sunday
FARMINGTON, Ill. -- Two people on a motorcycle were airlifted to a Peoria hospital after a crash Sunday evening in Farmington. The crash involving a car and the motorcycle happened around 8:10 p.m. at...
Mar 30, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Peoria gas prices unchanged, as national average nears $4 mark
PEORIA, Ill. - The average price of gas in the Peoria/Pekin metro area is holding steady at $4.02 per gallon. Data from GasBuddy and AAA Illinois shows that Peoria's prices are unchanged in the last w...
Mar 30, 2026 Orin Zebest / CC
Road construction projects start to ramp up as April approaches
PEORIA, Ill. - Numerous construction projects are slated to begin or continue next week. The Cedar St. Bridge rehabilitation project is planned to continue on Wednesday. That's when both directions wi...
Mar 28, 2026 Midwest Communications
South Peoria home damaged by basement fire Friday night
PEORIA, Ill. - The cause of a South Peoria house fire late Friday night is under investigation. Peoria Fire says crews were dispatched just after 11:15 P.M. to the area of Proctor and Griswold, findin...
Mar 28, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters
Article Summary A bill to allow for small, plug-in solar panel systems is moving through the Senate, which would open access to solar power for renters and others who can't install rooftop solar panel...
Mar 28, 2026 Kavi Chintham of Voter Solar gestures at a 391-watt plug-in solar panel and battery at a Thursday news conference about a bill to expand access to plug-in solar panel systems. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Nikoel Hytrek)
Peoria man arrested after drug bust at his North Valley home
PEORIA, Ill. - Prosecutors have charged a man with multiple felony drug offenses after a drug bust at his Peoria home. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says charges against 43-year-old Edwa...
Mar 28, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Pair accused in East Peoria home invasion and sexual assault must remain in jail
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - The two men accused in a home invasion and sexual assault in East Peoria that ended up in a police standoff in Peoria on Thursday must stay in jail. 25 News reports Tazewell Co...
Mar 28, 2026 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
