Category Archives: Local News
Bradley names central Illinois native as new women's basketball coach
PEORIA, Ill. - The Bradley Braves women's basketball team has its new leader. The university announced on Friday that Marquette assistant coach Chaia Meier has been named the 11th head coach in progra...
Apr 03, 2026 (Marquette University Athletics)
Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Article Summary Cook County officials announce recent incidents, including Thursday, of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents showing up at courthouses in violation of a new state law prohib...
Apr 03, 2026 The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Busy East Peoria intersection closed amid police investigation Thursday night
By Jenise Rebholz EAST PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) -The intersection near the Par-a-dice Hotel Casino was closed, and traffic was diverted due to a collision Thursday night. 25 News reports the crash happe...
Apr 03, 2026
NWS: High winds, hail and downed power lines in Thursday evening storms
PEORIA, Ill. - The National Weather Service in Lincoln confirms high winds, downed power lines and hail accompanied severe storms that rolled through Central Illinois Thursday night. In Elmwood, 63 mp...
Apr 03, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Chiefs 2026 season gets underway this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's boys of summer will be back on the field this weekend. The Peoria Chiefs begin their 2026 Midwest League season on Friday night with a three-game trip to Cedar Rapids. The Chie...
Apr 02, 2026 A tarp protects the infield at Dozer Park. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Carle Health president leaving for role at Heartland Health
PEORIA, Ill. - Carle Health of Greater Peoria will be looking for a new leader. Current president Keith Knepp will be leaving the role on July 1st, after accepting a position at Heartland Health Servi...
Apr 02, 2026 (Carle Health)
Mossvile man detained after allegedly uploading child sex abuse materials on social media app
PEORIA, Ill. - A Mossville man has been charged after allegedly uploading child sex abuse materials to Snapchat. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 39-year-old Dustin Myers is charged wi...
Apr 02, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Diaz, Howard officially declared winners in Peoria Public Schools board races
PEORIA, Ill. - The presumed winners of the two Peoria Public Schools board races are now official. Andres "Andy" Diaz was the winner in the District Two race, earning nearly 60% of the vote over chall...
Apr 02, 2026
East Bluff home damaged by fire Wednesday night
PEORIA, Ill. - Faulty electrical wiring is being blamed for a house fire Wednesday in Peoria's East Bluff. Peoria Fire crews responded to the area of Delaware and Arcadia just before 5:00 P.M., with s...
Apr 02, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress
Article Summary JB Pritzker is urging Congress to authorize year-round E15 gasoline sales, arguing it would stabilize fuel markets and support rural economies. The push comes as federal restrictions c...
Apr 02, 2026
