Category Archives: Local News
PPD: Man arrested for endangering children, as well as weapons and drug offenses
PEORIA, Ill. - A 26-year-old man was arrested following a domestic disturbance at a Peoria hotel Thursday morning. Peoria Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers were called to the area of W. Me...
Nov 14, 2025
Tremont comes up short of state title in high school girls' volleyball
NORMAL, Ill. - Midnight has struck for Tremont. A self-described Cinderella run at a state title for the Tremont High School girls' volleyball team came up short Friday morning. The Turks fell in two ...
Nov 14, 2025 (Tremont CUSD #702)
Vandalism at Mineral Springs Park threatens holiday lights display
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin Park District and Pekin Police are asking for the public's help after another act of vandalism at Mineral Springs Park. A statement on the Pekin Park District's Facebook page s...
Nov 14, 2025 (Pekin Park District Facebook page)
Central Illinois non-profit makes big donation to help fight food insecurity
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Over 45,000 people in the tri-county area are struggling with food insecurity, according to 2023 numbers from Feeding America, but a local non-profit is stepping up to make a ...
Nov 14, 2025 (Community Foundation of Central IL Facebook)
Peoria County officials approve fee increases
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - The Peoria County Board voted Thursday night on fee increases that could take effect in the next year. The board approved fee increases for the coroner's office, sherif...
Nov 14, 2025
Former Congressmen discuss bipartisanship at Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. - In a heated political climate, lessons of bipartisanship were given to Bradley University students and members of the community on Thursday. The university's Institute for Principled Le...
Nov 13, 2025 Former Congressmen (L-to-R) Ray LaHood (R), Cheri Bustos (D), and Bob Dold (R) participate in a panel discussion at Bradley University on bipartisanship. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn't coordinated with Schumer
Article Summary Sen. Dick Durbin said he backed reopening the government to protect federal workers and to restore food assistance, arguing that he could not justify "playing with other people's lives...
Nov 13, 2025 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Springfield on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore)
Sorensen defends 'no' vote on bill to reopen federal government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Central Illinois' Democratic Congressman is standing behind his vote on Wednesday on the bill to reopen the government after a six week shutdown. "I'm thankful that we are able to p...
Nov 13, 2025 Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-East Moline) speaks Thursday on the floor of the House of Representatives. (U.S. House of Representatives via Rep. Ric Sorensen)
Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer
Article Summary U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office Wednesday, alleging that one of her staffers misrepresented himself a...
Nov 13, 2025 Protestors gather in Staunton on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, to rally in support of Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, a popular restaurant owner who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Bradley University plans new entryway near Main and University
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University is making plans to create a new entryway to the campus. President James Shadid announced the project in an email to the Bradley community on Thursday. It will create ...
Nov 13, 2025 (Bradley University)
