Category Archives: Local News
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
Article Summary H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July, changes the work requirements for the federal food assistance program known as SNAP. Starting Feb. 1, adults aged ...
Jan 28, 2026 Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Peoria council approves rezoning plans for a home on SW Adams for former prisoners
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Tuesday night, the Peoria City Council approved a re-zoning to pave the way for a home for former prisoners. It's the third time the issue has come up before the horseshoe. Co...
Jan 28, 2026 Gro Community, a nonprofit, wants to create a new halfway house for men released from prison on SW Adams in Peoria. (25 News)
Double shooting and homicide overnight in Peoria under investigation
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting and homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning on Harmon Highway in Peoria. Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputies...
Jan 28, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Illinois American Water seeks rate increase
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Illinois American Water is seeking rate increases to fund upcoming infrastructure improvements. The utility on Tuesday filed its request with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The i...
Jan 27, 2026 Illinois American Water
Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows
Article Summary Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season with outbreak zones popping up across the state. Peak flu season comes in February as January fatalities increase at a rapid rate to at lea...
Jan 27, 2026 Getting a vaccine against the flu is still the best way to guard against the illiness, health officials say. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by Sam Freeman)
More than a dozen vocal about opposition to data center project at Pekin City Council meeting
PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin City Hall was overflowing Monday night with people opposed to a proposed data center. The city council's chambers, as well as the hallways of city hall, were filled with those agai...
Jan 27, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois Music Education Conference returns to the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. - The state's premier professional development event for music educators is taking place in downtown Peoria this week. Illinois Music Educators Association Executive Director Darcy Nendza...
Jan 27, 2026 (Illinois Music Education Association Facebook)
Illinois' Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
Article Summary Rep. Robin Kelly of Lynwood, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton all to varying degrees called for U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement to be disma...
Jan 27, 2026 Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria grocery store robbed at gunpoint, suspect at large
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred just before 7 p.m. Saturday at Tony's Market on NE Adams Street. An employee told officers that a man wearing a mask and a...
Jan 27, 2026
Peoria Public Schools hires its next superintendent
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools has found its new leader, as well as his right-hand man. On Monday night, the district hired Dr. Jerry Bell as the next superintendent, taking over the role from D...
Jan 26, 2026 Dr. Jerry Bell takes the podium to speak to the Peoria Public Schools Board after being hired as the next district superintendent, on January 26th, 2026. (Peoria Public Schools YouTube)
