Category Archives: Local News
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices down a few cents, national prices mostly unchanged
PEORIA, Ill. - Gas prices in Peoria have dropped 2.9 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 gas stations in Peoria. Peoria's prices are 2.7 c...
Nov 17, 2025 Orin Zebest / CC
UPDATE: More details of fiery Peoria West Bluff crash released, bystander details aid efforts
UPDATED 4:00 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - One of the victims in a fiery crash Sunday night in Peoria's West Bluff was airlifted to Chicago for treatment of severe burn injuries. Peoria Police on Monday afterno...
Nov 16, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Tremont HS earns first state trophy in girls' volleyball
NORMAL, Ill. - A historic weekend for the Tremont High School girls' volleyball team ends with a state trophy. On Saturday, the Turks earned 4th place after falling to Norris City-Omaha-Enfield in the...
Nov 15, 2025 (Tremont CUSD #702)
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois' transit bill
Article Summary A sweeping bill overhauling public transportation in Illinois included more than just operations funding and governance reforms. Peoria and the Quad Cities could see new train service ...
Nov 14, 2025 An Amtrak train is pictured in Chicago’s Union Station on June 25, 2023. The transit funding bill passed by the General Assembly could expand train service to Peoria and Moline. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
Article Summary SNAP benefits have resumed in Illinois, with recipients set to receive the rest of their November benefits over the next week. The Illinois Department of Human Services says the delay ...
Nov 14, 2025 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)
Man sentenced for shooting death of teenager near former Quest Charter Academy
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been sentenced to multiple decades in prison for a 2022 shooting that killed a teenager near the former Quest Charter Academy. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says...
Nov 14, 2025 courtroom gavel
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)
