Category Archives: Local News
Pekin man sentenced to over a decade in prison on drug and gun charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A federal judge has sentenced a Pekin man to 12 years in prison after he was convicted of being in possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, as well as being in posse...
Jan 10, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
East Peoria rehab center fined after IDPH report reveals sexual assault
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The Fondulac Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in East Peoria is facing serious allegations. According to 25 News, a new report from the Illinois Department of Publ...
Jan 10, 2026 Fondulac Rehabilitation and Care Center in East Peoria. (25 News)
Peoria Public Schools' dome space opens
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria has a new community space, a bubble for many indoor activities. Officials held a ribbon-cutting Thursday inside the new dome during the 11th annual 365 Breakfast for th...
Jan 10, 2026 Peoria Public Schools opened an $8 million indoor sports and activities facility Thursday. (25 News)
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books Article Summary A state legislative committee allowed the Department of Corrections to make permanent an emergency rule...
Jan 10, 2026
Galesburg man ordered detained in connection to 2024 Peoria home invasion
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County judge has ordered a Galesburg man to remain in jail in connection to a home invasion in the East Bluff nearly two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office ...
Jan 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Anime fans meet in East Peoria for annual convention celebrating the genre
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Fans of Japanese animation shows such as "Naruto," "Attack on Titan," "One Piece," and more are converging in East Peoria this weekend. This weekend marks the 17th edition of Anime...
Jan 09, 2026 Anime-Zap Live Entertainment Department head Tristan Sites (left) listens to a cosplayer make their case during the convention's "date auction" on January 9th, 2026. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria County Sheriff urges changes to state's cashless bail law
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - Peoria County's top cop is urging the governor to make changes to the state's cashless bail law. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sheriff Chris Watkins outlined concerns with the ...
Jan 09, 2026 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Man sentenced for role in North Peoria robbery arranged through Facebook
PEORIA, Ill. - One of two men involved in a Facebook robbery more than a year ago in North Peoria learned his fate last month. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 25-year-old Tobais Taylo...
Jan 09, 2026 courtroom gavel
Man sentenced for role in Valentine's Day robbery at Peoria apartment complex
PEORIA, Ill. - A man will spend eight years in prison for his role in a robbery last Valentine's Day at a Peoria apartment complex. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 25-year-old Anthony...
Jan 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
UFS opens in new location in North Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's UFS Outlet Store has moved from S.W. Adams Street to N. Knoxville Avenue. UFS announced the relocation to North Peoria's Northpoint Shopping Center, at 8901 N. Knoxville, over ...
Jan 09, 2026 UFS Outlet Store has moved from its longtime home on S.W. Adams Street to the Northpoint Shopping Center on N. Knoxville. (UFS Facebook page)
