Category Archives: Local News
Illinois 'reviewing' DOJ's threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
Article Summary The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to top election officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., warning they could be held criminally liable for allowing noncitizens to vo...
Jul 8, 2026 A polling place in Springfield during the March 2026 primary election. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Princeville group committed to reopening community pool receives large donation
PRINCEVILLE, Ill. - Hopes of reopening the community pool in Princeville are on the rise again after a big donation. The Princeville Aquatic Center Board announced on Wednesday that an anonymous donor...
Jul 8, 2026 (Princeville Aquatic Center/Jacob Wilson)
Illinois River drowning victim identified by Peoria County Coroner
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been identified as the body found in the Illinois River onTuesday morning. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 45-year-old Damien Gulliford suffered acute drowning...
Jul 8, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Bradley women's ice hockey hires first head coach
PEORIA, Ill. - A brand new club sport for women at Bradley University has its leader. On Wednesday, the university announced that Madison Maloof will be the first head coach of the Bradley women's ice...
Jul 8, 2026 (Bradley University)
Heartland Health hosts "Back-to-School Bash" for students Wednesday in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Heartland Health Services is hosting its 4th Annual Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, July 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Wisconsin Health Center, 2321 N. Wisconsin St. in Peoria. The free ...
Jul 8, 2026 derek@hatfielddesign.com / Depositphotos.com
Glasford woman arrested after dozens of animals found living in poor conditions
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A Glasford woman was arrested Monday afternoon after Peoria Animal Protection Services were called to do a welfare check on her animals. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office says a...
Jul 8, 2026 38-year-old Kristin Delong of Glasford. (Peoria County Jail)
Peoria Park District receives feedback on proposed Owens Ice Center upgrades, including a 3rd rink
By Taylor Fleming PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Construction at Owens Ice Center in Peoria is expected to begin in 2028. Right now, the Peoria Park District is in the concept phase of what they're calling ...
Jul 8, 2026 Peoria Park District's Emily Cahill shares renovation plans for Owens Ice Center with residents who showed up for the park district's "Talk About It Tuesday" discussions.
Arrest made in connection to March fatal shooting in Creve Coeur
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A Kewanee woman has been arrested for murder in connection to a shooting death in Creve Coeur earlier this year. Illinois State Police and Tazewell County State's Attorney Kevi...
Jul 8, 2026 27-year-old Caitlynn Girkin (Tazewell County Jail)
East Peoria makes first move in acquiring land for residential development
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Commissioners in East Peoria took the first step towards purchasing farmland Tuesday evening, with ideas already focusing on how to use it. The city council unanimously approved on...
Jul 7, 2026 (Sullivan Auctioneers)
Body found Tuesday morning on Peoria side of Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway after a male body was pulled from the Illinois River on Tuesday morning. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says a fisherman spotted the body sometime betw...
Jul 7, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
