Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
Article Summary IDHS says it inadvertently stored protected health information on a publicly accessible website involving more than 32,000 Division of Rehabilitation Services customers and more than 6...
Jan 06, 2026 Capitol News Illinois file photo
2025 murders and gunshot victims down in Peoria, chief sees "meaningful progress"
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Police saw a significant drop in murders and gun-specific murders in 2025. Year-end stats show a 61 percent reduction in shooting deaths to seven, and a 45 percent cut ...
Jan 06, 2026 Courtesy of Peoria Police Department's Facebook Page
Changes by Postal Service could impact vote-by-mail ballots
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - New changes at the United States Postal Service could affect how vote-by-mail ballots are counted in upcoming elections, prompting local election officials to urge voters not ...
Jan 05, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Heights plans $8.5 million water system overhaul in 2026
Peoria Heights, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Heights is preparing for a major infrastructure investment this year as the village moves forward with an ambitious plan to upgrade its aging water system. Acco...
Jan 05, 2026 (Village of Peoria Heights)
Two teens arrested for November armed robbery in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with an armed robbery and assault that occurred more than a month ago. On Friday, November 21, 2025, at approximately 9:37 p.m., ...
Jan 05, 2026
IDPH warns of "very high" flu activity this season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois health officials are urging residents to take immediate action against seasonal respiratory illnesses as influenza rates surge to alarming levels across the state. The Ill...
Jan 05, 2026 Illinois Department of Public Health Facebook Page
Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political longshot
Article Summary JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, despite backing the idea in principle and mounting budget pressures. Democratic lawmakers have introduced proposals...
Jan 05, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in his Capitol office in 2019 during a news conference promoting a graduated income tax proposal. Voters rejected the constitutional amendment in 2020, and Pritzker says it’s no longer a legislative priority. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Accidental fire displaces six residents in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - An electrical fire displaced six residents of a Peoria home Saturday night. Fire Battalion Chief Stephen Rada said crews were called to a home in the 5900 block of N. Frostwood Parkway,...
Jan 05, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Riverfront Museum preps for celebration of the nation's 250th birthday
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The Peoria Riverfront Museum is marking America's 250th birthday with a year-long celebration beginning January 31, featuring seven exhibits, special programming, films, and p...
Jan 05, 2026 Peoria Riverfront Museum is preparing for a year-long celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. (25 News)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices up slightly after the holidays
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have gone up 2.3 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $2.82 on Monday, according to GasBuddy. AAA Illinois has the same price. GasBuddy says Peoria's prices a...
Jan 05, 2026 Orin Zebest / CC
