Category Archives: Local News
Teenager to be tried as adult in November armed robbery in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenage boy will be tried as an adult in connection to a robbery last November in Peoria's East Bluff. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 16-year-old Cedric Parker was o...
Apr 14, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Mossville man indicted on child pornography charges by Peoria County grand jury
PEORIA, Ill. - A Mossville man accused of uploading child sex abuse materials to a social media app has been indicted by a Peoria County grand jury. 39-year-old Dustin Myers was indicted Tuesday on tw...
Apr 14, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Article Summary The Illinois House is once again considering a bill that would restrict cellphone use in public and charter schools In its most recent version, the bill would require elementary and mi...
Apr 14, 2026 A student uses his phone in school. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sam Freeman)
Peoria Market 309 expanding into a full grocery store
By Gianna Njau PEORIA, Ill. - (25 News) - A weekly stop for families in need of affordable groceries is growing into something bigger. Peoria's Market 309 has become essential for putting food on the ...
Apr 14, 2026 Families line up each Sunday to get affordable, fresh groceries at Market 309 in Peoria. (25 News)
Residents hear from trustees regarding future of Northern Tazewell FPD
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - The public were able to hear from trustees of the Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District about its future. 25 News reports a meeting was held Monday night, after ...
Apr 14, 2026 (Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District Facebook)
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
Article Summary Expensive equipment and high cost of land make it difficult for young farmers to start farming. The Illinois estate tax creates a heavy burden for families trying to pass down farms be...
Apr 14, 2026 A farmer works into the evening hours in Macon County, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Muirhead Farms)
ISP: Deadly Creve Coeur shooting investigation 'active and ongoing'
By Howard Packowitz CREVE COEUR, Ill. (25 News) - The investigation into a fatal shooting at a Creve Coeur home last month is active and ongoing, according to Illinois State Police. However, they rele...
Apr 14, 2026 Illinois State Police are still investigating a deadly shooting in Creve Coeur on March 10th. (25 News)
Peoria Heights passes budget with focus on water quality, emergency services
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Trustees in Peoria Heights have passed a balanced budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Last week, the Board of Trustees approved a general fund budget with a surplus of more than...
Apr 13, 2026 (Ed Hammond/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested after allegedly attempting to meet minor in Woodford County
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - A northern Illinois man has been arrested after allegedly trying to meet up with a minor in Woodford County. The Woodford County Sheriff's Office says Brian Rafferty was taken ...
Apr 13, 2026 (Woodford County Sheriff's Office)
Skeletal remains found in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Authorities are investigating after a possible human skull was found partially buried in East Peoria on Sunday afternoon. Tazewell County deputies responded to the 1300 block of Co...
Apr 13, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
