Category Archives: Local News
Amputations after fireworks accident in rural Knox County
MAQUON, Ill. - Two Knox County residents lost body parts after a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July. The Knox County Sheriffs Department says it happened just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday on Bridgep...
Jul 5, 2023 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Many first times at this year's "Red, White, and Boom"
PEORIA, Ill. - There was a lot new or happening for the first time at this year's Carle Health Red White and Boom, Brought Home by Adam Merrick Real Estate. The fireworks show itself had 33 percent ne...
Jul 5, 2023 (25 News)
Officials mark anniversary of Highland Park parade mass shooting
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - What was once a parade atmosphere turned this year into a memorial ceremony and community walk, in the suburban Chicago village of Highland Park. It was one year ago a gunman ope...
Jul 4, 2023 (State of Illinois)
Teens, in stolen car, strike two cars and a semi -Police
PEORIA, Ill. - One teen was injured and another was arrested after the car they were in hit a semi tractor. That's according to Peoria Police, who say the crash happened around 1:45 p.m. Monday. Polic...
Jul 4, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Two juveniles treated for stab wounds after large fight in Peoria Monday night
PEORIA, Ill. - Two juveniles were treated for stab wounds after Peoria Police broke up a large fight Monday evening. Officers responded to Atlantic and McClure just before 10:30 P.M. on reports of juv...
Jul 4, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
One critical after downtown Peoria crash
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were injured after a car hit a utility pole in the area of downtown Peoria Monday night. Peoria Police say the crash happened around 7:20 p.m. at Fayette and Glendale. Not ma...
Jul 4, 2023 Midwest Communications
Multiple injuries after a pair of shootings in Peoria early Tuesday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating two shootings from early Tuesday morning where multiple people were treated for gunshot wounds. The first shooting was indicated by a Shot Spotter alert ...
Jul 4, 2023 Midwest Communications
Handling your pet's anxiety during 4th of July fireworks
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25 News) - While fireworks are a 4th of July staple, they can scare our furry friends, causing them to run away at the sound of an explosion. "Animals can be fearful and anxious when...
Jul 4, 2023 Tonamel / CC
Record flooding in Chicago from weekend rains
CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday toured homes and businesses flooded by up to nine inches of rain over the weekend. The flooding came as the city tried to host a first-time NASCAR str...
Jul 3, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
East Peoria to allow limited open burning due to storm damage
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria residents looking to get rid of downed tree branches from last week's derecho can burn them for a limited time only. The City of East Peoria says there will be a specia...
Jul 3, 2023 Felton Davis / CC
