Category Archives: Local News
Man pleads guilty to shooting a Peoria Police officer in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is pleading guilty to charges he shot at a police officer who was trying to break up a fight two years ago, almost to the day. Peoria County Court records indicate Tyrell L...
Aug 07, 2023 Tyrell Logan, 2021 mugshot (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Peoria County Sheriffs Deputies made several arrests in several cases over the weekend. Here's why
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriffs Department says they arrested people in several different cases over the weekend. Paul Hinkle, 43, faces a host of charges from several cases, includin...
Aug 07, 2023 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
In perjury trial, Madigan's ex-chief of staff will test limits of loyalty
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - In the summer of 2018, Tim Mapes' name had only recently faded from unflattering headlines after he was forced to resign from three top jobs he held under powerful Il...
Aug 07, 2023 The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
El Paso Police arrest man who tried to meet up with teens, here's what we know
EL PASO, Ill. - Police in El Paso arrested a man over the weekend for allegedly trying to meet up with two teenagers. Orville Foutch was taken into custody just after 6 p.m. Saturday after arranging t...
Aug 07, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Gas prices are rising in the Peoria area. Here's the details on what the prices are at the pump
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in central Illinois are climbing. GasBuddy reports that the average price of unleaded in the Peoria area is $3.88/g. That's a 10.5 cent increase from last week, up 29.6 cents...
Aug 07, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Illinois touts "Don't Wait, To Get Your Kids Up To Date" as school year begins
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Public Health is launching a new childhood vaccination campaign. State Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra says "Don't Wait, Get Your Kids Up To Date" is...
Aug 07, 2023 Nenad Stojkovic / CC
Families help Wildlife Prairie Park celebrate 45 years
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The new wolves were excited to be a part of the celebrations at Wildlife Prairie Park over the weekend. The special occasion not only marked 45 years of preserving and protect...
Aug 07, 2023 (25 News)
A record year for the St. Jude Telethon
PEORIA, Ill. - Millions were raised once again by Central Illinois in the fight against childhood cancer. This was the 46th year for the Saint Jude Telethon, aired live on 25 News Saturday night. Orga...
Aug 06, 2023 (25 News)
Governor signs laws supporting Native Americans in Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Three pieces of legislation have been signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that he says aim to help support Native Americans in Illinois. One, Pritzker says, prohibits r...
Aug 05, 2023 (State of Illinois)
Mega Millions jackpot grows to potential record after no winner in Friday's drawing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The billion dollar Mega Millions Lottery jackpot keeps on growing. Officials with the lottery say no one matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball in Friday night's $1.25 billion ...
Aug 05, 2023 (Mega Millions Consortium)
