Category Archives: Local News
The Illinois state flag could get a makeover in the next year. Here's what we know
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A newly created commission will look into the potential of redesigning one of Illinois' state symbols. The Illinois Flag Commission was made official Monday after Governor J.B. Pri...
Aug 8, 2023 Matt Turner / CC
Residents escape early morning fire in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Firefighters were called early Tuesday morning to a home in the area of SW Jefferson and Adams in Peoria. Fire Battalion Chief Tom Sander said they arrived just before 4:30 a.m., findin...
Aug 8, 2023 D4E / CC
Man shot Sunday afternoon in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man is expected to be okay after being shot Sunday afternoon. Peoria Police say the adult male in question was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after officers ...
Aug 7, 2023 Midwest Communications
Four juveniles busted for five burglaries
PEORIA, Ill. - More juveniles are getting busted for adult-sized crimes in Peoria - this time for a suspected burglary. Peoria Police say they were conducting a special detail early Saturday near Park...
Aug 7, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Watchdog overseeing abuse, neglect cases at state-run facilities resigns for Chicago post
(Capitol News Illinois) - After serving nearly four years as the watchdog for the Illinois Department of Human Services, Peter Neumer will step down from his role overseeing investigations into the ab...
Aug 7, 2023 Illinois Department of Human Services Inspector General Peter Neumer is pictured with a backdrop of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, where he investigated allegations of abuse and neglect. He will step down as inspector general on Aug. 17. (Neumer photo provided, Choate photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Reports: Governor could sign bill ultimately banning gun ads targeting minors or militia members
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is about to ban gun ads that officials think are targeted at children or militants. On June 16, Illinois lawmakers sent to the Governor a bill passed in the spring legisla...
Aug 7, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Man pleads guilty to shooting a Peoria Police officer in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is pleading guilty to charges he shot at a police officer who was trying to break up a fight two years ago, almost to the day. Peoria County Court records indicate Tyrell L...
Aug 7, 2023 Tyrell Logan, 2021 mugshot (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Peoria County Sheriffs Deputies made several arrests in several cases over the weekend. Here's why
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriffs Department says they arrested people in several different cases over the weekend. Paul Hinkle, 43, faces a host of charges from several cases, includin...
Aug 7, 2023 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
In perjury trial, Madigan's ex-chief of staff will test limits of loyalty
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - In the summer of 2018, Tim Mapes' name had only recently faded from unflattering headlines after he was forced to resign from three top jobs he held under powerful Il...
Aug 7, 2023 The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
El Paso Police arrest man who tried to meet up with teens, here's what we know
EL PASO, Ill. - Police in El Paso arrested a man over the weekend for allegedly trying to meet up with two teenagers. Orville Foutch was taken into custody just after 6 p.m. Saturday after arranging t...
Aug 7, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
