Category Archives: Local News
Teenagers arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenaged boys were arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle late Saturday night. Peoria Police says officers responded to Forrest Hill and Gale just before 11:45 P.M. on reports ...
Dec 15, 2025
Peoria bus company files for bankruptcy protections
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria bus company has filed for bankruptcy protections. In a statement, Peoria Charter CEO and co-owner James Wang says the company filed for Chapter 11, Subchapter V, bankruptcy pro...
Dec 15, 2025 (Peoria Charter Coach)
4th individual pleads guilty in fatal 2024 botched robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - A fourth person had pleaded guilty for their role in a deadly botched Facebook Marketplace robbery last year. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 29-year-old Sontarrius Wil...
Dec 15, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Washington mayor chooses a new city administrator
WASHINGTON, Ill. (25 News) - Washington Mayor Lilija Stevens has chosen a new city administrator. Jeff Fiegenschuh has been the city manager of Rochelle, in northern Illinois. The city council will vo...
Dec 15, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Fire in Peoria's West Bluff left two pets dead and sent one person to the hospital
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire Saturday afternoon in Peoria sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and left two dogs dead at a home in the West Bluff. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin said the c...
Dec 15, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Germantown Hills man charged after allegedly sexually abusing minor relative
PEORIA, Ill. - A Germantown Hills man was ordered to remain in jail on charges he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor relative over multiple years. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 33...
Dec 12, 2025 courtroom gavel
Teenager charged as adult in fatal Central Peoria shooting from October
PEORIA, Ill. - Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old with First Degree Murder in connection to a fatal October shooting in Central Peoria. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says Cedric Ken...
Dec 12, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are 'crushing' farmers
Story Summary The Trump administration announced it will make $12 billion available for farmers who have suffered lost income due to ongoing trade disruptions with other nations. Jerry Costello II, di...
Dec 12, 2025 Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks at a Christian County farm alongside Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Cameron Joost, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The group discussed the impact of tariffs on Illinois farmers in an October visit. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Man injured after being hit by vehicle in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man is listed in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Peoria on Friday afternoon. Peoria Police says the incident occurred just after noon in the area of Western and Ke...
Dec 12, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Pritzker signs 'medical aid in dying' bill amid religious opposition
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisians to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. The legislation will go into effect in nine months....
Dec 12, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
