Category Archives: Local News
Morton man arrested for alleged possession of child pornography
MORTON, Ill. - A Morton man has been arrested for allegedly possessing electronic devices with child pornograpy on them. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office says 64-year-old Michael Edie was arrested...
Nov 06, 2025 (Morton Police)
'Clean Slate' Act passes after failing to clear legislature in past years
Article Summary The Clean Slate Act, if signed into law, could make nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois eligible to have their criminal records automatically sealed beginning in 2031. Law enforcemen...
Nov 06, 2025 Sen. Elgie Sims sit in a Senate committee room in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Judge orders ICE to clean up conditions in Broadview facility that's 'become a prison'
Article Summary A federal judge is ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to clean up its Chicago area processing facility - literally. In a four-page ruling issued Wednesday afte...
Nov 06, 2025 Three men in Customs and Border Protection uniforms stand on the roof of the Broadview immigration facility taking pictures of the surrounding area on Oct. 9. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Peoria apartment fire displaces one resident overnight
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire caused $40,000 damage at the Providence Pointe Apartments near downtown Peoria late Wednesday night. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Maroney says crews were called to the building on N...
Nov 06, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Inmate families, advocates speak against mail scanning program
Story Summary: The Illinois Department of Corrections launched a program this year that limits inmates' access to physical mail and instead lets them view electronically scanned images of their...
Nov 06, 2025 Illinois Department of Corrections Director Latoya Hughes listens during a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, on a proposed administrative rule allowing the agency to scan inmates’ incoming mail to reduce the flow of drugs and other contraband entering state prisons. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
A number of Tazewell County Board members are stepping down
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - The Tazewell County Board is experiencing a significant number of vacancies, as six members are not seeking re-election, almost a third of the board. 25 News reports ...
Nov 06, 2025 (Tazewell County)
Former Agatucci's co-owner passes away
PEORIA, Ill. - A legend in Peoria's restaurant scene has died. Jerry Agatucci, third generation owner of Agatucci's, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 87. Jerry retired from the restaurant in 20...
Nov 05, 2025 Members of the Agatucci family stand in front of honorary "Via Agatucci" at Gift and University after a street naming ceremony on October 15th, 2025. The ceremony starts a year of celebrations for Agatucci's 100 years in business. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man convicted for 2023 fatal shooting at Central Peoria gas station
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been convicted for a fatal shooting at a Central Peoria gas station two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 27-year-old Amorta Nelson was found ...
Nov 05, 2025 Amorta Nelson (1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Legislature passes 'medical aid in dying' bill that governor says he will review
Article Summary State lawmakers passed a bill to legalize "medical aid in dying" for Illinois adults with terminal illnesses. If signed by the governor, the measure would allow mentally capable patien...
Nov 05, 2025 State Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, sponsored a bill that would legalize medical aid in dying in Illinois, which still must be signed by the governor to become law. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Woman convicted in fatal South Peoria gas station stabbing
PEORIA, Ill. - A woman has been convicted for a fatal stabbing at a South Peoria gas station two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 55-year-old Cathy Logan was found guilty of...
Nov 05, 2025 Cathy Logan (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
