Category Archives: Local News
West Peoria apartment fire caused $2.25 million damage
PEORIA, Ill. - A devastating fire at a West Peoria apartment building has been deemed accidental. The night of June 20th, twelve units at the Edgewood Apartments on W. Radan Court were destroyed. The ...
Jul 06, 2023 (25 News)
UPDATE: Dogs found abandoned in boat on the IL River, one dead
UPDATED 1:40 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Seven dogs were found abandoned in a boat on the Illinois River on Wednesday behind Peoria's RiverPlex Center. Peoria firefighters and Fon du Lac Park Police went to a...
Jul 06, 2023 (25 News)
Peoria-area seeing less COVID hospitalizations, look for new ways to fight virus in future
PEORIA, Ill. - Medical professionals are in a better position to deal with the effects of COVID-19 now and in the future. Dr. Doug Kasper, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University of Illinois C...
Jul 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Police: Six 'significant incidents' -- five gun-related -- over holiday
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say the Fourth of July holiday kept officers busy - with at least six what they called "significant incidents" - mostly between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morn...
Jul 05, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Fireworks to blame for garage fire in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called to a garage fire near N. Andover Court and Frostwood Parkway just before midnight Tuesday. Assistant Fire Battalion Chief Larry Carter says when crews ar...
Jul 05, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former State Senator Bailey eyes congressional seat
PEORIA, Ill. -- Former State Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey celebrated the Fourth of July by revealing his plans to run for Congress, setting the stage for a primary batt...
Jul 05, 2023 (Bailey for Congress--Facebook)
Collins: Threat of more severe storms on Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Severe weather is definitely a possibility again Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Peoria area. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says a cold front will result ...
Jul 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Amputations after fireworks accident in rural Knox County
MAQUON, Ill. - Two Knox County residents lost body parts after a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July. The Knox County Sheriffs Department says it happened just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday on Bridgep...
Jul 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Many first times at this year's "Red, White, and Boom"
PEORIA, Ill. - There was a lot new or happening for the first time at this year's Carle Health Red White and Boom, Brought Home by Adam Merrick Real Estate. The fireworks show itself had 33 percent ne...
Jul 05, 2023 (25 News)
Officials mark anniversary of Highland Park parade mass shooting
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - What was once a parade atmosphere turned this year into a memorial ceremony and community walk, in the suburban Chicago village of Highland Park. It was one year ago a gunman ope...
Jul 04, 2023 (State of Illinois)
