Category Archives: Local News
Police: Juvenile shot in hand
PEORIA, Ill. - A juvenile claims he was shot Monday night in Peoria's East Bluff neighborhood during an argument not involving him. Peoria Police say the juvenile arrived at the hospital by private ve...
Aug 9, 2022 Midwest Communications
Peoria man now faces felony Animal Torture charge
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria man arrested for allegedly beating a dog in a social media video from July now faces more serious charges. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says Nicholas Prince, 39, ...
Aug 9, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Hundreds rally for PPS teachers awaiting mediation
PEORIA, Ill. -- More than 800 people rallied Monday evening in support of teachers in Peoria Public Schools as they call for better pay, among other issues. The educators have been working for a week ...
Aug 9, 2022 (25 News)
Police investigating second armed robbery in less than 24 hours
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating the second reported armed robbery in a 24 hour period. Police say this one happened at 9:15 A.M. Monday on West Howett Street, inbetween Griswold and Wes...
Aug 8, 2022 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Convicted thief sentenced to newspaper ad
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Maybe the sentence didn't fit the crime. Or, did it? A soon-to-be former Springfield resident was forced as part of a court sentence to publish an ad in a local newspaper saying sh...
Aug 8, 2022 (Illinois Times)
Illinois State Fair starts Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The end of fair season is almost here. With that, the start of the Illinois State Fair, this Thursday through August 11th. There will be a lot that's new this year, according to Fa...
Aug 8, 2022 (Illinois State Fair via Facebook)
Update: Bicyclist dead after Chillicothe accident, driver cited
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - A Chillicothe woman is dead after her bicycle was struck by a car late Friday morning. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says preliminary autopsy results on Shelly Perry, 67, det...
Aug 8, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Girl takes part in international BMX bike competition at 9 years old
PEORIA, Ill. - Drive and determination the likes of which she's never seen before. That's how Central Illinoisan Amanda Sullivan describes her daughter Malia Alvarez -- already a competitor in the wor...
Aug 8, 2022 (25 News)
Police investigate armed robbery of cab driver
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police officers were called late Sunday night to the 3200 block of N. University, where a number of businesses are located, regarding an armed robbery at another location. When ...
Aug 8, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Teachers' union to rally ahead of PPS board meeting
PEORIA, Ill. -- As negotiations continue with Peoria Public Schools, the local teachers' union is set to hold a PFT Bargaining Rally For Respect Monday night. This comes after negotiations stalled las...
Aug 8, 2022 (Peoria Federation of Teachers)
