Category Archives: Local News
Providers say feds' new rural health care grants to Illinois won't cover Medicaid cuts
Article Summary Providers say the $193 million Illinois will receive in federal rural health care grants will cover important updates for rural hospitals, but it won't make up for cuts to Medicaid. Th...
Jan 26, 2026 (Capitol News Illinois graphic made via Datawrapper with KFF data)
Peoria Fire: Faulty electrical wiring to blame for fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called early Monday morning to reports of a house fire in the area of S. Folkers Avenue and W. Antoinette. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Maroney said crews arrived ...
Jan 26, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Public Schools cancel classes on Monday
PEORIA, Ill. - Due to forecasted wind chill values of -17 and ongoing concerns for student safety-particularly for those who walk to school and must navigate sidewalks in many areas-there will be no s...
Jan 26, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Accidental Fire Causes $75,000 in Damage to Peoria Home
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called to a structure fire in the area of E. LaSalle Street and N. Indiana early Saturday morning. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin says crews arrived about 7:0...
Jan 24, 2026 1470&100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Economy, mold among issues leading to East Peoria senior living facility's closure
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Management is explaining the decision to close Serenity Assisted Living & Memory Care in East Peoria, citing COVID-related economic troubles, plus a mold problem at t...
Jan 24, 2026 (Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care)
PPD: Teen injured in shooting on Peoria's South Side
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning that left a 17-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to the leg. PPD told 25 News that just after 2:30 a.m., offic...
Jan 24, 2026
25 News: First Alert Weather Days extended through Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - It looks like frigid cold temperatures and wind chills well below zero won't be going anywhere anytime soon. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder says First Alert Weathe...
Jan 24, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Washington city council passes on vote regarding digital billboard
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The city of Washington is holding off on a proposal for a digital billboard. Missouri-based Robinson Outdoor LLC made a request to place the billboard on a vacant lot near Peoria St...
Jan 23, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
Article Summary The Illinois House of Representatives met Wednesday to pass Democrat-introduced symbolic resolutions condemning the Trump administration's federal policies The six resolutions denounce...
Jan 23, 2026 Rep. Lilian Jiménez speaks on the House floor during the October 2025 veto session. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria Public Works preparing for snowfall
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Works will have an eye to the sky this weekend. A snowstorm is expected to begin Saturday night and go through Sunday morning, bringing anywhere from 3-6 inches of snow wh...
Jan 23, 2026 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
