Category Archives: Local News
Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue
Article Summary Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher's aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, will release evidence that was recently unsealed from the government's dismissed case a...
Feb 12, 2026 Marimar Martinez and her attorneys present recently unsealed evidence from her trial at a Feb. 11, 2026, news conference. Martinez’s legal team announced at the event that they would be filing a Federal Torts Claim Act complaint later that day, the first step toward a civil suit against the Border Patrol agent who shot Martinez five times in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Peoria family displaced by fire
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria family was displaced Wednesday night by a fire in the area of N. Victoria Avenue and W. Overbrook Drive. The Peoria Fire Department responded to the fire around 8:45 p.m., find...
Feb 12, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers' power, water usage
Article Summary Illinois lawmakers are pursuing data center regulations to address concerns about price increases, electricity shortages and environmental impacts. The POWER Act addresses all three by...
Feb 11, 2026 Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, joins advocates on Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago to introduce a bill regulating data centers in Illinois. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Castilho)
TIF district approved for Northwoods Mall to encourage development
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council has paved the way for potential new development at Northwoods Mall. On Tuesday night, the council approved the creation of a new TIF district that encompasses th...
Feb 11, 2026 (Northwoods Mall Facebook Page)
PPS releases statement regarding status of basketball coaches after inappropriate conduct allegations
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools says two former high school basketball coaches at Peoria High and Richwoods are no longer employed by the district. In a statement released Wednesday, Superintende...
Feb 11, 2026 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Man returned to Peoria to face charges in 2024 East Bluff murder
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been returned to Peoria to face murder charges in an East Bluff shooting death two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 27-year-old Mickael Williams was...
Feb 11, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria Richwoods basketball coach resigns over conduct allegations
PEORIA, Ill. - A member of the Peoria Richwoods girls' basketball coaching staff has resigned after allegations of inappropriate conduct. In a letter to players and their families, Athletic Director J...
Feb 11, 2026 (Peoria Public Schools)
"Lucky" ticket wins lotto prize Tuesday night in Washington
WASHINGTON, Ill. - It was a "Lucky Day" for someone in Washington on Tuesday. The Illinois Lottery says a Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased at the Casey's on Walnut Street for the evening draw matched ...
Feb 11, 2026 (Illinois Lottery)
In a blow to the banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
Article Summary A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit card "swipe fees" on taxes and tips. The Interchange Fee ...
Feb 11, 2026 A state law banning “swipe fees” was upheld by a judge, although opponents say they will appeal. (Nathana Rebouças via Unsplash)
Peoria County jury convicts man of recording explicit acts with minor relative
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County jury has found a man guilty of taking videos and photos of himself in sexual acts with a minor relative. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 23-year-old Car...
Feb 11, 2026 (1470 & 100/3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
