Category Archives: Local News
Man found guilty of aggravated battery to child
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County Judge found Carl Rogers Jr., 31, guilty Wednesday of Aggravated Battery to a child after causing a traumatic brain injury to a five-year-old boy left in his care. The in...
Jan 28, 2026 AY_PHOTO / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Police arrest man on multiple gun charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is facing multiple charges after police say he was arrested following a foot chase, and found in possession of a stolen, loaded gun on Tuesday. Peoria Police say the incide...
Jan 28, 2026
Peoria Public Schools' new superintendent has big plans for the district
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools' next superintendent, Dr. Jerry Bell, takes over for the retiring Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat on July 1st. Bell previously spent eight years at P-P-S as Academic I...
Jan 28, 2026 Dr. Jerry Bell takes the podium to speak to the Peoria Public Schools Board after being hired as the next district superintendent, on January 26th, 2026. (Peoria Public Schools YouTube)
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
Article Summary H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July, changes the work requirements for the federal food assistance program known as SNAP. Starting Feb. 1, adults aged ...
Jan 28, 2026 Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Peoria council approves rezoning plans for a home on SW Adams for former prisoners
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Tuesday night, the Peoria City Council approved a re-zoning to pave the way for a home for former prisoners. It's the third time the issue has come up before the horseshoe. Co...
Jan 28, 2026 Gro Community, a nonprofit, wants to create a new halfway house for men released from prison on SW Adams in Peoria. (25 News)
Double shooting and homicide overnight in Peoria under investigation
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting and homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning on Harmon Highway in Peoria. Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputies...
Jan 28, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Illinois American Water seeks rate increase
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Illinois American Water is seeking rate increases to fund upcoming infrastructure improvements. The utility on Tuesday filed its request with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The i...
Jan 27, 2026 Illinois American Water
Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows
Article Summary Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season with outbreak zones popping up across the state. Peak flu season comes in February as January fatalities increase at a rapid rate to at lea...
Jan 27, 2026 Getting a vaccine against the flu is still the best way to guard against the illiness, health officials say. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by Sam Freeman)
More than a dozen vocal about opposition to data center project at Pekin City Council meeting
PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin City Hall was overflowing Monday night with people opposed to a proposed data center. The city council's chambers, as well as the hallways of city hall, were filled with those agai...
Jan 27, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois Music Education Conference returns to the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. - The state's premier professional development event for music educators is taking place in downtown Peoria this week. Illinois Music Educators Association Executive Director Darcy Nendza...
Jan 27, 2026 (Illinois Music Education Association Facebook)
