Category Archives: Local News
Duck Race benefitting the Center for Prevention of Abuse is back this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - The Center for Prevention of Abuse is running its 38th annual Duck Race this weekend. The Center's CEO Carol Merna says they started with 35,000 ducks, but there are still some availabl...
Aug 21, 2026 (Center for Prevention of Abuse via Facebook)
Judge denies release of Washington softball coach facing sexual assault, child pornography charges
By Sam Matheny EUREKA (25 News) - UPDATE: 45-year-old Jason Rockhold made an appearance in court for a motions hearing. In the hearing, Rockhold's attorney argued for him to be released from custody p...
Aug 20, 2026 Woodford County Sheriff's Department
Youth sports coach pleads guilty to sexual assault of minor
PEORIA, Ill. - A youth sports coach has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child he coached, according to the Peoria County State's Attorney's office. Aydan Trueblood, 23, entered a guilty plea W...
Aug 20, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Pekin says no to increased taxes, park district tightens belt
By Taylor Fleming and Mimi Herrick PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Pekin residents said no to an increase in taxes after the park district put out a survey. Now the question is "Where will the money come from...
Aug 20, 2026 One of Pekin's many park settings. (25 News)
Rushing creek turns 'Into a River' as rapid flash flooding submerges Morton streets
By Kayla Johnson and Taylor Fleming MORTON, Ill. (25 News) - Rushing floodwaters turned a quiet residential creek into a raging river on Polk Street Wednesday, trapping vehicles and forcing anxious re...
Aug 20, 2026 Flash Flooding in Morton on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of Josh Malavoti)
Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
Article Summary Democrats slammed President Donald Trump as their common enemy during State Fair festivities in Springfield on Wednesday. The state's top leaders lined up to highlight ways they've fou...
Aug 20, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker, right, is joined by his running mate Christian Mitchell on stage at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch in Springfield on Aug. 19, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center honored by American Heart Association
By Stace Keane PEORIA, Ill. - OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Bronze quality achievement award for its o...
Aug 20, 2026 1470/100.3 WMBD-Mike Sabol
Chillicothe residents voice concerns over elevated levels of PFAS
By Kayla Johnson and Mimi Herrick PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Chillicothe residents questioned their leaders at a Public Works meeting following the notification that the city's water had not met the Ill...
Aug 20, 2026 (25 News)
Peoria Heights hosts 'Great Heights Jamboree' on Saturday
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - A truly all-day event is being held in Peoria Heights this weekend. Village Board of Trustees Member Theresa Symonds says there'll be continuous entertainment during the Great H...
Aug 20, 2026 Peoria Heights Great Heights Jamboree is being held Saturday, August 22nd at Tower Park. (Peoria Heights Chamber)
Princeton Review names Bradley one of the nation's best colleges
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University has just been named one of the best colleges in the country by The Princeton Review. This isn't just some generic shout-out. The Princeton Review looked at nearly 2,8...
Aug 20, 2026 (Bradley University)
