Category Archives: Local News
With main routes in good condition, Peoria Snowfighters head into residential areas
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Works says snowfall tapered off around 1 a.m. Friday, leaving 2-3 inches of accumulation in areas throughout the city. Primary routes remain the focus, but crews are now m...
Dec 12, 2025 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
More snow and frigid temperatures expected over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - There'll be no rest for the weary this weekend. Central Illinois will see more snow and frigid temperatures. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder has designated First Al...
Dec 12, 2025 Midwest Communications
Sen. Emil Jones III to enter deferred prosecution agreement after bribery mistrial
Article Summary State Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, will not face a scheduled January retrial in his federal bribery case. A Thursday hearing revealed he is set to enter into a deferred prosecution ...
Dec 11, 2025 State Sen. Emil Jones III waits in line at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield to file his nominating petitions to appear on the 2026 primary ballot for state senator on October 27, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Par-A-Dice future plans revealed, Boyd plans to keep casino in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The future of the Par-A-Dice Casino appears to be staying put on the East Peoria side of the river. Boyd Gaming presented its plans for a new land-based version of the Par-A-Dice t...
Dec 11, 2025 (Illinois Gaming Board)
Teenager arrested on murder charge in fatal Central Peoria shooting in October
PEORIA, Ill. - A 17-year-old male has been arrested for murder in connection to a fatal shooting in Central Peoria in October. Peoria Police says the teenager was developed as a suspect in the death o...
Dec 11, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria County State's Attorney's Office determines August officer-involved shooting in Peoria's East Bluff justified
PEORIA, Ill. - The final report from an officer involved shooting death in Peoria's East Bluff from this summer states the use of deadly force was justified. The shooting on August 5th claimed the lif...
Dec 11, 2025 (Peoria County State's Attorney's Office)
New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026
Article Summary Several new public safety laws will take effect Jan. 1. One new law requires gun owners to store their firearms in a locked and secure location when children are present or face big fi...
Dec 11, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker passes in front of a row of Illinois State Police vehicles during a ceremony outside the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on March 30, 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
UPDATE: South Peoria church destroyed by Thursday morning fire
UPDATED 2:08 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - A South Peoria church believed to be abandoned is a total loss after a fire Thursday morning. Peoria Fire crews were called to the building at Blaine and Starr just af...
Dec 11, 2025 (25 News)
Peoria Public Works preparing for next round of winter weather
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Works' Snowfighters are returning to around-the-clock operations Thursday morning as crews prepare for another round of winter weather. Public Works' Nick McMillion says f...
Dec 11, 2025 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
Garage fire causes $20,000 damage in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Firefighters responded to a garage fire in the area of W. Thrush Avenue and N. Broadway in Peoria Wednesday night. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin says when they arrived around 8 p.m.,...
Dec 11, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
