Category Archives: Local News
Coroner releases name of man killed in fatal crash
PEORIA, Ill. -- The driver who crashed into the deck of a Peoria home has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said 85-year-old Richard Huizinga, of Peoria, suffered a catastrophic hea...
May 05, 2022 Midwest Communications
Manhunt for man who escaped from ISP transport vehicle
METAMORA, Ill. - Illinois State Police say a man escaped from a hospital transport van Wednesday night. Troopers aren't releasing many details, except that the escape happened around 11:20 p.m. on Int...
May 05, 2022 (Illinois State Police)
Update: Details of Rivermen parade and party with fans Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - Just what is it about the Peoria Rivermen that made them the 2022 Southern Professional Hockey League champions? The voice of the Rivermen, Jason Ruff, tells WMBD's Craig Collins he's t...
May 04, 2022 (25 News)
Peoria Stadium renovations, student mental health discussed at State of PPS breakfast
PEORIA, Ill. - An $8 million renovation of Peoria Stadium. That was the big announcement at the State of Peoria Public Schools breakfast heard Wednesday -- made possible in part from state money secur...
May 04, 2022 Peoria Public Schools via 25 News
Man charged with attempted murder found unfit to stand trial
PEKIN, Ill. - A judge agrees with a doctor who's examined a Washington man charged with attempted murder, in that he's unfit to stand trial. 25 News reports a judge made that determination against Dav...
May 04, 2022
Overturned semi blocks traffic near Washington
WASHINGTON, Ill. - No one was hurt, but an overturned semi near Washington caused a big traffic problem. The crash before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday on Illinois 24, and Washington Police Chief Mike McCoy tol...
May 04, 2022 (Illinois Department of Transportation)
Family issues statement following death of Knox County Sheriffs Deputy
GALESBURG, Ill. - The family of a fallen Knox County sheriffs deputy has issued their first public statement since their loved one was killed on the job almost a week ago. Illinois State Police issued...
May 04, 2022 (via Facebook)
Three arrested after significant drug and weapons bust
PEORIA, Ill. - A search of two South Peoria homes Tuesday morning has resulted in three people facing felony charges. Peoria Police say investigators conducted a search warrant just before 7:00 a.m. a...
May 04, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Woman injured when Hanna City home ends up on fire
HANNA CITY, Ill. - We're learning more about a fire that caused some damage to part of a home in Hanna City Tuesday afternoon. A woman in the bathroom, reportedly alone inside the home, ended up with ...
May 04, 2022 (25 News)
One dead following Peoria accident
UPDATED 3:55 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. - A North Peoria accident where one person died may have been the result of some kind of medical event. Peoria Police say the accident around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mir...
May 04, 2022 25 News
