Category Archives: Local News
Peoria County emergency head gives tips on how to stay cool in the heat
PEORIA, Ill. - The head of Peoria County's Emergency Management and Preparedness is urging people to take precautions in this week's extreme heat. An Extreme Heat is in effect until Thursday night, wi...
Jun 30, 2026 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Cook
Article Summary JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration in response to sever weather in several counties this spring. Counties include Kankakee, McLean, Stephenson, Winnebago, Coles, Cook, Effingham...
Jun 30, 2026 A home in rural Washburn in Marshall County stands, but is heavily damaged, after a tornado rolled through the area. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man indicted on attempted murder charge in alleged attack against girlfriend in Peoria home
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man accused of beating and detaining his girlfriend over several hours has now been indicted on an attempted murder charge. 21-year-old Johnnie Chiaravalle was indicted on Tues...
Jun 30, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
Article Summary Republican Darren Bailey's campaign for governor is embracing images made with artificial intelligence in social media posts. The images, which have a cartoon-like look in most cases, ...
Jun 30, 2026 Republican Darren Bailey, left, and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar, take questions from reporters after winning the Republican nomination on primary night on March 17, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Peoria City Councilman takes temporary leave of absence
PEORIA, Ill. - A member of the Peoria City Council is taking some time away from his duties. In a statement on Tuesday, 5th District Councilman Denis Cyr announced that he is taking a temporary leave ...
Jun 30, 2026 (Denis Cyr--Facebook)
Peoria and Tazewell County Clerks featured in Declaration of Independence video
By Stace Keane PEKIN, Ill. -- Peoria and Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Rachael Parker & John Ackerman are among the Sixteen Central Illinois County Clerks and Recorders, who teamed...
Jun 30, 2026 Peoria County Clerk Rachel Parker poses in front of the America 250 logo in a YouTube video featuring 16 Central Illinois County Clerks.
Farmer's Market Nutrition Program helps thousands of Central Illinois seniors access fresh produce
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Monday was the first day for low-income residents over the age of 60 to receive $40 in vouchers, helping them buy produce at farmer markets. The Senior Farmer...
Jun 30, 2026 Neighborhood House President and CEO Julie Bonar. (25 News)
Dream Center Peoria offers relief from high temperatures with shelter, food, clothes
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Leaders of a Peoria non-profit said that they have already begun to see residents coming into their building to try and beat the heat, starting Sunday night i...
Jun 30, 2026 (Dream Center Peoria Facebook)
Manhunt for alleged Springfield shooting suspect ends in rural Peoria County
BRIMFIELD, Ill. - A manhunt relating to a shooting in Springfield ended in rural Brimfield Sunday night. Illinois State Police says a vehicle wanted in that shooting had fled after a traffic stop was ...
Jun 29, 2026 (Illinois State Police)
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday. They require diaper packaging to list ingredients, ban certain "junk fees" charged by landlords, aim to aid autistic indivi...
Jun 29, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
