Category Archives: Local News
Gas prices are rising in the Peoria area. Here's the details on what the prices are at the pump
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in central Illinois are climbing. GasBuddy reports that the average price of unleaded in the Peoria area is $3.88/g. That's a 10.5 cent increase from last week, up 29.6 cents...
Aug 7, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Illinois touts "Don't Wait, To Get Your Kids Up To Date" as school year begins
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Public Health is launching a new childhood vaccination campaign. State Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra says "Don't Wait, Get Your Kids Up To Date" is...
Aug 7, 2023 Nenad Stojkovic / CC
Families help Wildlife Prairie Park celebrate 45 years
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The new wolves were excited to be a part of the celebrations at Wildlife Prairie Park over the weekend. The special occasion not only marked 45 years of preserving and protect...
Aug 7, 2023 (25 News)
A record year for the St. Jude Telethon
PEORIA, Ill. - Millions were raised once again by Central Illinois in the fight against childhood cancer. This was the 46th year for the Saint Jude Telethon, aired live on 25 News Saturday night. Orga...
Aug 6, 2023 (25 News)
Governor signs laws supporting Native Americans in Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Three pieces of legislation have been signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that he says aim to help support Native Americans in Illinois. One, Pritzker says, prohibits r...
Aug 5, 2023 (State of Illinois)
Mega Millions jackpot grows to potential record after no winner in Friday's drawing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The billion dollar Mega Millions Lottery jackpot keeps on growing. Officials with the lottery say no one matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball in Friday night's $1.25 billion ...
Aug 5, 2023 (Mega Millions Consortium)
Annual St. Jude Telethon is Saturday night. Here's what to know about donating, and downtown Peoria traffic
PEORIA, Ill. - It's not going to be the best day weather-wise for a big finish, but that's not going to stop thousands of runners from all over Illinois from converging on the Peoria Civic Center Satu...
Aug 5, 2023 (St. Jude)
Peoria Police ready to start deploying mental health 'co-responders' on calls
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police and other law enforcement agencies in Illinois can now implement a new law spearheaded by one local lawmaker that will allow mental health workers to respond to certain ty...
Aug 4, 2023 State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth speaks at a news conference Friday at Peoria Police Headquarters. (25 News)
Trio charged with animal cruelty for leaving dogs on boat on the IL River
PEORIA, Ill. - Three people have been charged with animal cruelty - accused of leaving several dogs kenneled on a boat on the Illinois River last month. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says 2...
Aug 4, 2023 (25 News)
Third rabid bat found in Peoria County. Here's what you need to know
PEORIA, Ill. - A third rabid bat has been found in Peoria County. Due to the potential risk of exposure to rabies, Peoria County Animal Protection Services and the Peoria County/City Health Department...
Aug 4, 2023 Grand Canyon National Park / CC
