Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families
Article Summary As the U.S. makes tariff refunds to corporations, Gov. JB Pritzker sends a letter to President Trump asking for refunds to Illinoisans. The money reimbursed as of July was about 60% of...
Aug 6, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker holds a media availability in his Illinois Capitol office hours after state lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Pair of brothers arrested on numerous drug charges in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A pair of brothers were arrested Wednesday in Peoria after an investigation into alleged distribution of illegal narcotics. Peoria Police says a warrant was served at a house in the are...
Aug 6, 2026
13-year-old artist among those seeing large-scale vinyl work debuted in Skylight Lobby of the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Two large-scale vinyl art installations were officially unveiled Wednesday in the Skylight Lobby of the Peoria Civic Center, showcasing the work of Central Illinois artists as...
Aug 6, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Heights Glen Avenue project receives federal funding help
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - One of Peoria Height's major roads is receiving help from the federal government for upgrades. Mayor Matt Wigginton says the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, which manag...
Aug 6, 2026 (Village of Peoria Heights)
Two arrested in Chillicothe after month-long investigation into alleged illegal drug sales
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - A four-week long investigation in Chillicothe led to the arrest of two women for the alleged sale of methamphetamine and crack cocaine. Chillicothe Police executed a search warrant...
Aug 6, 2026 (Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Historical Society receives state grant for America's 250th
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Historical Society has been selected as a recipient of an Illinois Humanities 250th Gift, recognizing its decades of work preserving and sharing local history. Illinois Human...
Aug 5, 2026 Peoria Historical Society
North Peoria garage fire causes nearly $800,000 in damages
PEORIA, Ill. - A garage fire caused an estimated $780,000 in damage to a north Peoria duplex Wednesday afternoon. The Peoria Fire Department was dispatched to 7219 N. Charles Way at 12:39 p.m. after r...
Aug 5, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Two charged with murder and dismemberment in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two Peoria residents have been indicted on first degree murder charges in connection with the death and dismemberment of a man identified as David King. A Peoria County grand jury indic...
Aug 5, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
'I'm embarrassed by it': Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer
Article Summary House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he's sorry for his actions that a former House staff member said made her feel uncomfortable. Welch's interactions with the former young female...
Aug 5, 2026 Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on the House floor ahead of the chamber’s adjournment on June 1, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria Public Schools finance chief submits resignation
PEORIA (25 News) - The current Peoria Public School Chief Financial Officer and Board of Education Treasurer has submitted his resignation this week. According to Peoria Public Schools District 3 boar...
Aug 5, 2026 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
