Category Archives: Local News
Tornadoes and severe storms leave their mark Thursday across central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. - Dangerous storms made their impact across central Illinois on Thursday. A tornado emergency was issued for a large twister near Washburn, which left several homes damaged. A tornado was...
Jun 11, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
Article Summary The statewide numeracy plan is intended to guide teachers, schools and districts in developing strategies for improving student math performance. The plan is modeled after the comprehe...
Jun 11, 2026 Ronda Dawson, left, executive director of teaching and learning at the Illinois State Board of Education, and Kirsten Parr, director of standards and instruction, present the final draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
60th edition of Tremont Turkey Festival to start Thursday
TREMONT, Ill. - Tremont's crown jewel event is celebrating a milestone this weekend. The diamond jubilee 60th edition of the Tremont Turkey Festival runs through Sunday. Volunteers were preparing picn...
Jun 11, 2026 Teams prepare to start the Bed Races at the 2025 Tremont Turkey Festival. (Tremont Turkey Festival Facebook)
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
Article Summary Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a new grant for small nonprofits addressing food insecurity. The program is open to organizations that don't have full-time employees and ...
Jun 11, 2026 Canned goods in a pantry. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
Article Summary During the last week of the legislative session, the Illinois legislature passed a bill that would require the Department of Children and Family Services to make special considerations...
Jun 11, 2026 State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, on the House floor in April 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Komatsu opens new headquarters building in Peoria
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA (25 News) - The Komatsu manufacturing business in Peoria is expanding, but staying in the area as it welcomes a new office building. Komatsu in Peoria celebrated the grand open...
Jun 11, 2026 The grand opening of Komatsu’s new surfacing hauling headquarters and customer service center was held In Peoria on Wednesday. (25 News)
Peoria fire leaves several injured, including firefighter
PEORIA, Ill. - Several people are hurt after a fire in Peoria. The blaze broke out last night at a home in the 12-hundred block of West Millman Street. Three people were sent to the hospital with non-...
Jun 11, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Updated: Thousands still without power following storms in Central IL
Updated at 6:42 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. - Severe thunderstorms that rolled through Central Illinois Wednesday evening have left thousands of people in the dark, though many of them have restored power. More...
Jun 11, 2026 karenr / Depositphotos.com
Science teachers learn about STEAM at Jump Simulation Trading & Education Center in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill.-Science educators from across Illinois got a firsthand look at innovative STEAM learning opportunities during a visit to the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center in Peoria. The ...
Jun 11, 2026 Science teachers learn more about STEAM at the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center in Peoria. (OSF HealthCare)
Peoria Heights man arrested for allegedly kidnapping baby
By Liz Lape PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (25 News) - A Peoria Heights man was arrested Monday night for allegedly kidnapping a baby from his and his girlfriend's home. Around 10 p.m. on June 8, Peoria ...
Jun 11, 2026 25-year-old Shaun Montford. (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
