Category Archives: Local News
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
Peoria Heights mayor looking to tax break to build homes for new residents
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Peoria Heights is hoping new housing can rebuild a declining population. In a letter this week, the village stated that since 1970, population has steadily declined from close t...
Aug 5, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Arrest made in connection to alleged theft of funds from Canton Friendship Festival
CANTON, Ill. - A man has been arrested by Canton Police for allegedly stealing money from the Friendship Festival Board. 65-year-old Craig West of Canton was charged with theft over $500 after his arr...
Aug 5, 2026 (File-25 News)
East Peoria approves salary increase for mayoral position
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Commissioners in East Peoria have set the salary for the top position in the city's government. On Tuesday night, the city council unanimously approved setting the salary at $128,7...
Aug 5, 2026 (City of East Peoria)
School is in session at Peoria Public Schools as new year gets underway
PEORIA, Ill. - Class is back in session in the River City. Wednesday is the first full day of school for all of Peoria Public Schools. Valeska Hinton ECEC started their school year on July 22nd, while...
Aug 5, 2026 (Peoria Public Schools)
Peoria bomb squad called after explosive device found in Canton
CANTON, Ill. (25 News) - Authorities said Peoria's bomb squad was called to Canton on Tuesday to "neutralize" an explosive device in a vehicle, and to search for bomb making material in a Farmington h...
Aug 5, 2026 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Pritzker signs bills allowing state to review insurance rate hikes
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Two new laws give the Illinois Department of Insurance more regulatory authority over homeowners and automobile ...
Aug 4, 2026 Mail from State Farm insurance. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
