Category Archives: Local News
7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan's conviction of bribery, other corruption
Article Summary The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld all of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's bribery and other corruption convictions, writing in a 29-page ruling Monday that the onc...
Apr 28, 2026 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Peoria leaders react after a wave of teen violence at city parks
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Community leaders are advising parents and guardians to keep their kids busy and stay involved in their lives after a series of shootings, one of them deadly,...
Apr 28, 2026 A pair of shootings occurred at Peoria parks Sunday night. A fatal shooting at Bradley Park, and another at Stadium Park. (25 News-file photo)
'It's not for her': DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it
Article Summary The mother of a young woman to whom the Trump administration dedicated Operation Midway Blitz testified to the Illinois Accountability Commission on Monday, saying her daughter would n...
Apr 27, 2026 Denise Lorence, mother of Katie Abraham, says during an April 27 hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission that her daughter should be remembered as the “empathetic and caring person she was,” not used to further the Trump administration’s political aims. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Teenagers charged in connection to December carjacking in Peoria to be tried as adults
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers involved in a carjacking this past December in Peoria will be tried as adults. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says Jaiden Dillard and Rodkell Grayer, both 15 ...
Apr 27, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois' credit card 'swipe fee' law
Article Summary The federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published two filings last week stating federal law prohibits states from regulating credit and debit card "swipe" fees. An Illino...
Apr 27, 2026 The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Fund established for family of fallen East Peoria Police detective
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A memorial fund has been set up for the family of an East Peoria Police detective who will be laid to rest this week. East Peoria Police says people can donate to the "The Vester F...
Apr 27, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Tabby Vester Dorsey)
UPDATE: Peoria teenager identified as victim in fatal Bradley Park shooting
UPDATED 3:48 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - The teenage victim in a fatal shooting Sunday night at Bradley Park in Peoria has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 17-year-old Jarvis Allison ...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
First Alert: Severe storms are possible Monday across Central IL
PEORIA, Ill. - There is a chance of severe storms in Central Illinois beginning midday on Monday. 25 News has designated Monday a First Alert Weather Day. Meteorologist Austin Feig is expecting mornin...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Multiple fires on S. Stanley displace three in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Firefighters and Paramedics responded to reports of a structure fire early Monday morning in the 2000 block of S. Stanley Street. Crews arrived just after 2 a.m., finding fire co...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria firefighters pull victim from rollover crash
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters pulled one person from their vehicle Sunday evening following a rollover crash. The accident happened around 7:30 pm, at the intersection of Malone and Laramie. Crew...
Apr 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
