Category Archives: Local News
Iowa teen arrested for 2021 Peoria teen homicide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. - Police in an Iowa community say a teen has been charged with the death of a teen from Peoria last year. Our news partner 25 News, through sister station KCRG in Cedar Rapids, says ...
Feb 12, 2022 (Linn County, Iowa Correctional Center)
Tree of Lights campaign raises $2 million, exceeding goal
PEORIA, Ill. - They did it. The Peoria Salvation Army announced Friday they not only met their $1.7 million goal through their annual Tree of Lights campaign this past holiday season, they exceeded it...
Feb 12, 2022
Girl makes Girl Scout cookie delivery to UnityPoint Methodist
PEORIA, Ill. - Some healthcare professionals in Peoria are getting a message of "thanks a lot" -- even though the Girl Scouts no longer sell a cookie by that name. A nine-year-old girl named Brooklyn ...
Feb 12, 2022 (25 News)
Bradley nursing students get White Coats
PEORIA, Ill. - Some students at Bradley University are that much closer to their goal of working in a much-needed profession. Nearly 100 sophomores in Bradley's Nursing program got to don their white ...
Feb 12, 2022 (25 News)
Porch Pantry receives litter notice from city, process questioned
PEORIA, Ill. - A problem the City of Peoria allegedly has with a local not-for-profit helping local homeless and others who may need food and other supplies may soon be close to being resolved. "[Comm...
Feb 11, 2022 (25 News)
Man faces weapons charges after chase with police
PEORIA, Ill. - A Pekin man is in trouble with the law in Peoria after allegedly giving chase to police and having a gun with him. Peoria Police say it happened Thursday afternoon near Laveille and Mad...
Feb 11, 2022 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Driver charged after car hits house
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say one person has been arrested after a car hit a house early Friday morning. Police say the accident happened before 2:30 a.m. on Glendale, inbetween Evans and Morton. O...
Feb 11, 2022 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Washington Police asking for help following Wednesday night fatal crash
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Police in Washington need some help from the public getting to the bottom of an accident Wednesday night that claimed the life of a local resident. Police say after the initial cras...
Feb 11, 2022 (25 News)
Local Starbucks workers want to unionize
PEORIA, Ill. --Starbucks workers at the Campustown location on W. Main in Peoria are demanding union recognition. A release from the Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United says a...
Feb 11, 2022 Faye / CC
Peoria Civic Center celebrates 40 years
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Civic Center is celebrating 40 years of entertainment in the River City. A special event was held Thursday, looking back on the concerts, sporting events and shows that have...
Feb 11, 2022 (25 News)
