Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Park District President seeks 3rd term
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The current president of the Peoria Park District announced Thursday that he is running for a third term. After eight years serving on the Peoria Park Distric...
Jul 10, 2026 After eight years serving on the Peoria Park District Board as President, Robert Johnson, Sr. says he's seeking a third term. (25 News)
New Museum of Route 66 officially opens in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Ill. - There's a grand opening this weekend for the new Museum of Route 66 in Lincoln. The City's Director of Tourism Todd McCoy says on Saturday, they're revealing a new landmark celebrating...
Jul 10, 2026 Neon logo of the new Museum of Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois. (museumofroute66.com)
OSF's Dr. Curtis warns Cyclospora spread can be prevented
PEORIA, Ill. - A parasite typically found in produce is having a larger than usual effect across Illinois this summer. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting more than 150 cases of Cycl...
Jul 10, 2026 (OSF HealthCare)
Republicans call for more transparency, accountability after 'disgraceful week' for House Democrats
Article Summary After one House Democrat was indicted this week and another resigned amid an ethics investigation last week, House Republicans are calling for transparency and accountability. House Sp...
Jul 9, 2026 House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, speaks on the House floor on May 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Congressman LaHood reacts to more strikes this week in Iran war
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria-area Congressman says there has to be consequences for Iran's violations of a ceasefire agreement. The United States and Iran have traded strikes again this week, with Presiden...
Jul 9, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former Creve Coeur police officer makes first court appearance on murder charges, affidavit released alleged details
PEKIN, Ill. - A former Creve Coeur police officer made her first court appearance on Thursday on murder charges in connection to a fatal shooting earlier this year. 27-year-old Caitlynn Girkin appeare...
Jul 9, 2026 27-year-old Caitlynn Girkin (Tazewell County Jail)
Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed two pieces of energy legislation Thursday aimed at improving bill transparency and expanding access to the state's low-income discount program. One of the bills incr...
Jul 9, 2026 An Ameren Illinois meter. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jennifer Fuller)
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Article Summary After nine years of funding schools under the Evidence-Based Funding model, wealth-based disparities in per-pupil spending have largely evened out, but residents of low-wealth district...
Jul 9, 2026 A teacher leads elementary students during class at Community Consolidated School District 204, in Pinckneyville. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
City of Peoria weighs guidelines for porch pantries
By Morgan Kjornes PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The City of Peoria is considering guidelines that would regulate and manage home-based free distribution centers, more commonly known as porch pantries. The ...
Jul 9, 2026 The City of Peoria is looking at guidelines for regulating porch pantries. (25 News)
City of Delavan swears in new interim Police Chief
By Angeles Ponpa DELAVAN, Ill. (25 News) - The City of Delavan has a new interim police chief. Officer Carl Dodd was sworn in on Tuesday during Delavan's city council meeting, after Police Chief Micha...
Jul 9, 2026 Officer Carl Dodd was sworn in on Tuesday during Delavan’s city council meeting, after Police Chief Michael Evans resigned on Monday. (Delavan Police Facebook)
