Category Archives: Local News
Power outage reported in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A power outage is affecting Ameren customers alongside East Peoria's Springfield Road. The outage occurred just after 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, and is affecting 1,264 customers. 25 New...
Jul 7, 2026 (25 News)
Sorensen visits Peoria to advocate for lowering housing costs
PEORIA, Ill. - The success of a program aimed at affordable housing on Peoria's South Side could lead to the potential for federal funding. Leaders with Neighborhood House and the Peoria Opportunities...
Jul 7, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests
Article Summary Illinois American Water, the state's largest private water utility, is seeking a $142 million rate increase, which would raise typical residential water costs by around $14 per month. ...
Jul 7, 2026 An Illinois American Water tower pictured in Bolingbrook. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
I-DOT: Multiple summer construction projects underway in the Peoria area this summer
PEORIA, Ill. - If you're driving around Peoria, you know the drill-orange barrels and traffic delays are just part of your routine right now. But there's a big price tag behind all that work you're se...
Jul 7, 2026 Midwest Communications
Pekin's Powerton Generating Station now set to retire a year later than planned
By Angeles Ponpa TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - A coal plant in Pekin was expected to close by December 31, 2028. Now, it will remain in operation for a year longer than originally planned because ...
Jul 7, 2026 Pekin's Powerton Plant will remain in operation for a year longer than originally planned because of a granted extension. (25 News)
Peoria man arrested on drug charges after search warrant at his home
PEORIA, Ill. - A search warrant on Thursday led to the arrest of a Peoria man on drug and weapons charges. 39-year-old Tarrance Jones is charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Contr...
Jul 6, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria man detained by judge on battery charge after allegedly abusing child
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man must remain in jail after allegedly abusing a child under his care. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 47-year-old Sammie Wright Jr. is charged with Aggravate...
Jul 6, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a landmark bill regulating large artificial intelligence developers on Monday, adding new reporting requirements for risks caused by the AI models. The law includes ...
Jul 6, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law in Chicago on July 6, 2026, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Peoria County recruiting election judges for November midterms
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County wants you to be an election judge. The county's Election Commission is seeking to recruit 100 more election judges to help with November's midterm elections. Executive Dir...
Jul 6, 2026 (Julia Bradley & 1470 100.3 WMBD Radio)
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Article Summary As of July 1, the state's definition of cyberbullying was expanded to include AI-generated digital replicas, forcing districts across Illinois to update policies and procedures. The Il...
Jul 6, 2026 Illinois schools will look to new guidelines in the battle against AI cyberbullying and rapidly evolving technology. (Credit: Pix4free.org)
