Category Archives: Local News
Dee-Mack girls' basketball to play for state title on Saturday
NORMAL, Ill. - The Lady Chiefs of Deer Creek-Mackinaw are one game away from a state championship. The girls' basketball team defeated Rockford Christian in the IHSA Class 1A state semifinals, 48-35, ...
Mar 05, 2026 (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)
Four taken into custody after reported robbery in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - Four people were taken into custody after a reported armed robbery early Thursday morning in Peoria's East Bluff Peoria Police says officers were dispatched just before 5:00 A.M. in the...
Mar 05, 2026
Peoria man pleads not guilty to charges he allegedly injured infant son
PEORIA, Ill. - A man accused of seriously injuring his infant son has pleaded not guilty. 25 News reports that 20-year-old Jaravion Nichols entered his plea during an arraignment hearing Thursday morn...
Mar 05, 2026 Jaravion Nichols. (Peoria County Jail)
Gov. Pritzker proposes plan to expand housing in Illinois
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - As part of his affordability plan for Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a plan aimed at expanding affordable housing across the state by reducing buildi...
Mar 05, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com
Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation
Article Summary Lawmakers are looking to further regulate alternative retail energy suppliers, tying the rates they can charge for energy to what utilities can charge. Consumer advocates said the reta...
Mar 05, 2026 Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet, D-Chicago, joined consumer advocates to issue a public
warning about alternative electric and gas supplier sales tactics and prices. (Capitol
News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Man arrested in Goodfield on weapons charges after search warrant executed
GOODFIELD, Ill. - One man was arrested on weapons charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday in Goodfield. Goodfield Police says three people were taken into custody at a house in the area ...
Mar 04, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits House action
Article Summary The 340B drug program requires manufacturers to provide steep discounts for certain medications to safety net clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other health care provider...
Mar 04, 2026 Legislation is pending in the Illinois House that advocates say would expand access for safety net clinics and certain other providers to low-cost outpatient medications. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
National Weather Service marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week by urging people to be ready
LINCOLN, Ill. - The impending arrival of spring also means severe weather threats are not too far behind. With the impending threats throughout the next few months, the National Weather Service has de...
Mar 04, 2026 (NOAA/National Weather Service)
Bradley University adding new women's sports opportunities
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University is expanding competitive sports opportunities for women with the addition of five new Premier Club Sports, an investment that President James Shadid says strengthens ...
Mar 04, 2026 (Bradley University)
Peoria Heights mayor explains why his village is banning kratom
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (25 News) -Added to the list of communities banning the sale of kratom is the Village of Peoria Heights. The village board voted unanimously last week to amend th...
Mar 04, 2026 Peoria Heights joins a list of local communities banning the sale of Kratom. (25 News)
