Category Archives: Local News
Pekin church celebrates 200 years reflecting on its past, thinking about the future
PEKIN, Ill. (25News Now) - Members of Pekin First United Methodist Church is celebrating their bicentennial this week. The church considers itself the oldest congregation in Pekin, tracing its roots b...
Oct 13, 2026 Illinois Great Rivers Conference
Peoria County proposes $9M more in spending, flat tax rate
PEORIA (25News Now) -Peoria County government officials are proposing a $183 million budget for the next fiscal year, nearly $9 million more than this year, while keeping its property tax rate unchang...
Oct 13, 2026 Peoria County
Illinois tax credits provided more than $600 million in relief to working families in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Two Illinois tax credits provided more than $600 million in tax relief to working families in 2025, according to preliminary data released by Gov. JB Pritzker's administration. The...
Oct 13, 2026 Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks at the Carpenters Local 237 union hall in East Peoria on August 29th, 2026, as part of his "Fighting for You" tour, during his re-election campaign. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Riverfront Market named among top 10 in the national farmers market vote
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Riverfront Market placed sixth in a national farmers market voting contest, earning a $1,000 award. "We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the nation's top farmer...
Oct 12, 2026 (Peoria Riverfront Association)
18-year-old arrested after shooting in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - An 18-year-old is facing several charges after a man was shot in South Peoria Saturday night. Peoria Police say officers were called to the 1100 block of South Matthew Street around 9:1...
Oct 12, 2026
Driver seriously injured in rollover crash on Galena Road in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A driver was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Peoria Sunday afternoon. The Peoria Fire Department was called to the 6700 block of North Galena Road around 12:40 p.m. Firefighter...
Oct 12, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Adhesive fumes send two employees to hospital at Peoria office building
PEORIA, Ill. - Two employees were taken to a hospital after fumes from roofing work circulated through a Peoria office building Monday afternoon. The Peoria Fire Department was called to 5111 N. Glen ...
Oct 12, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Bradley University awarded $3 million federal grant for student support, AI education
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to expand academic support programs and incorporate artificial intelligence education into the student experience. The mul...
Oct 12, 2026 (Bradley University)
OSF HealthCare receives $300,000 grant to expand pediatric dental services in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF HealthCare has received a $300,000 grant to expand dental services for children in the Peoria area. The three-year grant from the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation will supp...
Oct 12, 2026 (OSF HealthCare)
East Peoria house fire causes $25,000 in damage, no injuries reported
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - No one was injured after a fire damaged an East Peoria home Monday morning. The East Peoria Fire Department was called to a home at 312 Mary around 8:36 a.m. for a reported structu...
Oct 12, 2026
