Category Archives: Local News
Local couple shares story of Peoria Riverfront Museum's 75-foot Christmas tree
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Riverfront Museum's 75-foot-tall Christmas tree has an interesting backstory. The tree came from Peoria residents Dan and Kathy Becker's backyard. It's the tallest tre...
Nov 28, 2025
Peoria, state nix snow plowing agreement
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The City of Peoria and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) did not renew a 10-year intergovernmental agreement on plowing the roads. But, they both said th...
Nov 28, 2025 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
Morton business 'a total loss' after fire on Thanksgiving Day
MORTON, Ill. (25 News) - The Morton Fire Department said a local auto shop that caught fire Thanksgiving morning is a total loss. Fire Chief Justin Hale said that the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Off...
Nov 28, 2025 A huge fire erupted at Dan Kniep’s Complete Auto & Motor Sports on W. Jackson Street in Morton on Thursday. (25 News)
Second suspect arrested in deadly Lexington Hills Apartment shooting
UPDATE - NOVEMBER 26, 2025 PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting at Lexington Hills Apartments that prosecutors say was a planned home invasi...
Nov 26, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Article Summary Following the ICC's approval of a $73 million rate increase for Ameren, the company's residential customers can expect to see an average $3.65 increase on their monthly bills starting ...
Nov 26, 2025 Ameren Illinois says that natural gas storage fields, like this one in Glasford, help insulate its consumers from high supply prices during peak demand in winter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Investigation underway after man found dead inside burned Peoria garage
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was found deceased after a garage fire Wednesday morning in Peoria. Peoria Fire says crews responded to the area of Perry and Spring just after 8:15 A.M., finding smoke and fire f...
Nov 26, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Thanksgiving weekend to begin with snowfall across central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. - Thanksgiving weekend will have the vibes of a White Christmas in central Illinois. 25 News First Alert Weather Team Meteorologist Balint Szalavari tells WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show" t...
Nov 26, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
IHSA proposal would expand state football playoffs, scheduling
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A proposal to the Illinois High School Association would see more teams get a chance at a state title in football. The plan would add 128 more schools to the playoffs, and expand t...
Nov 26, 2025 (Illinois High School Association)
Woman alleged to have set Peoria apartment on fire over government shutdown anger indicted
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a woman who allegedly set her apartment on fire due to anger from the government shutdown. 45-year-old Vanessa Walker was indicted Tuesday for Ag...
Nov 26, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Teen arrested after home invasion plan results in accomplice's death
Peoria, Ill. - A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting at Lexington Hills Apartments, with prosecutors revealing the incident was a planned home invasion that ended wi...
Nov 25, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
