Category Archives: Top Stories
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Gov. JB Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short. Pritz...
Jun 05, 2025 Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Peoria-area tattoo artist accused of grooming a minor to remain in jail
PEORIA, Ill. - A tattoo artist will remain in Peoria County custody after his arrest Tuesday on allegations of grooming a minor. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 34-year-old Mario Davi...
Jun 05, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Future of Peoria Ag Lab brighter as funding for facility placed in ag research budget
PEORIA, Ill. - The future of Peoria's Ag Lab appears to be bright. 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) announced this week funding for the lab, formally known as the National Center for...
Jun 05, 2025 Peoria Ag Lab (ars.usda.gov)
Jury finds man guilty for armed robbery at Peoria apartment complex in 2023
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been found guilty for an armed robbery and shooting two years ago at a Peoria apartment complex. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 28-year-old Drakar Munoz was ...
Jun 05, 2025 courtroom gavel
Peoria woman pleads guilty in shooting death of boyfriend in 2023
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria woman accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend two years ago has pleaded guilty. 20-year-old TNashia Wash pleaded guilty Thursday in the October 2023 shooting death of 30-...
Jun 05, 2025 TNashia Wash (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Trump attacks Musk as public feud escalates over tax-cut bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump lashed out on Thursday against his ally Elon Musk, saying he was "disappointed" by the billionaire's public opposition to the sweeping tax-cut and spending...
Jun 05, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
The Tremont Turkey Festival celebrates 59 years this weekend
TREMONT, Ill. - The 59th Annual Tremont Turkey Festival kicks off Friday in City Park. The Turkey Festival's Lisa Scott says over the course of the weekend, they'll cook up roughly 1,400 birds. "We ha...
Jun 05, 2025 Volunteers assemble the famous Turkey sandwiches at the Tremont Turkey Festival. (Facebook)
ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - While Illinois State Police has long investigated child sex crimes, a new measure would explicitly name addressing internet crimes against children as a cor...
Jun 05, 2025 Illinois State Police squad cars are pictured in front of the Illinois State Capitol in 2022 during a 100th anniversary celebration of the agency. A measure headed to the governor would add investigating internet crimes against children to the agency’s core missions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria man arrested after allegedly attempting to meet with minor for sex
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to meet with a minor for sexual purposes. Peoria Police says an investigation was launched on May 1st of a resident engaging in a...
Jun 05, 2025 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
US Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court made it easier on Thursday for people from majority backgrounds such as white or straight individuals to pursue claims alleging workplace "reverse" discrim...
Jun 05, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Marlean Ames sits with Edward Gilbert, her lawyer, during a meeting in his law office in Akron, Ohio, U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Megan Jelinger/File Photo
