Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Public Schools narrows superintendent search to two finalists
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The search for Peoria Public Schools' next superintendent has come down to two candidates as the district prepares for a leadership transition this summer. 25 News reports Dr....
Jan 08, 2026 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Bailey proposes 'Illinois DOGE' as Republican governor's race focuses on spending
Article Summary Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey is proposing a Department of Government Efficiency for Illinois modeled after the failed Trump administration initiative. Bailey said hi...
Jan 08, 2026 Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey speaks at a news conference with running mate Aaron Del Mar on Jan. 8, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Princeville parents petition for Superintendent's removal following incident with student
PRINCEVILLE, Ill. (25 News) - A group of parents in Princeville have started a petition calling for the removal of the school district's superintendent following allegations he roughly handled a young...
Jan 08, 2026 Princeville CUSD 326
Caterpillar partners with NVIDIA to bring AI to construction and mining equipment
LAS VEGAS, NV. (25 News) - Caterpillar is taking a major step into the artificial intelligence era with an expanded partnership with chipmaker NVIDIA announced at the Consumer Electronics Show. 25 New...
Jan 08, 2026 The company logo for Caterpillar is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Peoria's WTVP weighs in on closing of Corporation for Public Broadcasting
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - After the Corporation For Public Broadcasting announced on Monday that the board voted to dissolve the organization, the local PBS affiliate in Peoria, WTVP-TV, said it is foc...
Jan 08, 2026 (25 News)
Bradley University to launch online master's degree in English for fall 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD RADIO) - Bradley University is expanding its graduate offerings with a new fully online Master of Arts in English program designed for working professionals and lifelong learners. T...
Jan 07, 2026 (Bradley University)
Peoria Public Library partners with Scripps National Spelling Bee
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD RADIO) - Local students will once again have the opportunity to compete for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee thanks to a new partnership announced by Peoria Public Librar...
Jan 07, 2026 Peoria Public Library
Peoria seeking public input on sidewalks, crossings to improve ADA accessibility
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The City of Peoria is asking residents to help identify areas where pedestrian infrastructure needs improvement, with a particular focus on making the city more accessible for...
Jan 07, 2026 (City of Peoria)
Peoria man charged after 2-month-old is hospitalized in critical condition
UPDATE (5:15 P.M.): The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office confirmed Wednesday that Nichols is the father of the injured infant. Investigators determined Nichols was the sole person caring for th...
Jan 07, 2026 20-year-old Javavion Nichols. (Peoria County Jail)
Trump freezes $10B in social service, child care funding for Illinois, 4 other blue states
Article Summary The Trump administration has frozen distribution of about $10 billion in federal funding for five Democratic-led states, including about $1 billion for Illinois. States covered by the ...
Jan 07, 2026 Children play outside at Our World of Learning Child Development Center in Alexander County in December 2024. (File photo by Julia Rendleman)
