Category Archives: Local News
Washington approves agreement to improve Washington Plaza
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The Washington City Council has given its approval for improvements to one of the city's shopping centers. On Monday, the council approved $500,000 as part of an agreement with the ...
Jun 16, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block 'medical aid in dying' law in Illinois
Article Summary Disability advocates and patients filed federal lawsuits last week in Illinois and other states seeking to block laws allowing medical aid in dying. The complaint argues the practice, ...
Jun 16, 2026 Advocates and patients announced lawsuits against “medical aid in dying” legislation at a news conference in New York. (Photo provided by the Patients Rights Action Fund)
Peoria's new police chief discusses focus on traffic issues
PEORIA, Ill. - One month into leading the Peoria Police Department, Chief Brad Dixon says the number one complaint he's hearing about is traffic-related. "We've got data that shows us what the most da...
Jun 16, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Emergency Expo postponed due to threat of severe weather Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Due to a threat of severe weather on Wednesday, the 20th Central Illinois Emergency Expo has been rescheduled, and postponed to Thursday. Gretchen Pearsall says the fair will still be h...
Jun 16, 2026 (Peoria County)
Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers
Article Summary The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that would address concerns from service providers that contract with the state. Providers cite frequent delays in receiving contracts and l...
Jun 16, 2026 Representatives from Illinois nonprofits discussed the impacts of federal funding cuts on human services at an April Civic Federation panel in Chicago.
(Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Hannah Webster)
Gov. Pritzker to sign state budget on Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, IL-Governor JB Pritzker is set to sign his eighth consecutive balanced budget for the state of Illinois on Tuesday. The governor says Illinois is in its strongest financial position in de...
Jun 16, 2026 benkrut / Depositphotos.com
6 Central Illinois schools invited to apply for state Blue Ribbon School recognition
By Jason Howell and Liz Lape (25 News) - Six schools in the Heart of Illinois have been invited to apply for statewide Blue Ribbon School recognition. Germantown Hills Middle School, Illini Bluffs Mid...
Jun 16, 2026 50 schools in Illinois have been asked to apply for Gov. Pritkzer's Blue Ribbon Schools Recognition. (isbe.net)
First Alert: All Eyes on Wednesday's Severe Weather Threat
By Balint Szalavari PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the elevated risk for severe weather capable of all hazards. While Wednesday is the main focus in the forecas...
Jun 16, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria County invests in new technology system to enhance forensic testing efficiency
By Gianna Njau PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria County is investing $75,000 in a new forensic technology system designed to improve death case examinations and reduce taxpayer costs. The county ...
Jun 16, 2026 (Peoria County Coroner)
Washington seeking residents to help develop future plans
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Washington residents will get a say in what the next few years of the city will look like. City leaders are starting the process to create a new strategic plan for the next 3-5 year...
Jun 15, 2026 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
