Category Archives: Top Stories
Voting open: Here's where to cast your ballot for a new state flag
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted through Feb. 14. Vote...
Jan 10, 2025 Flags fly atop the Illinois Capitol dome. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Ways to help mail carriers deliver in snowy conditions
PEKIN Ill. - With several snowfalls being in the weather forecast within the past week, a reminder to help out your local mail carrier. According to Abbey Bort, a mail carrier in Pekin, there are many...
Jan 10, 2025 mail and packages
US job growth beats expectations in December; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing the Federal Rese...
Jan 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A Chipotle restaurant advertises it is hiring in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., August 28, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File photo
UPDATED: Traffic Collision Alert cancelled for Peoria County
UPDATED 11:15am PEORIA COUNTY Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office has cancelled the Traffic Collision Alert for Peoria County. Citizens that were involved in vehicle crashes should report the ac...
Jan 10, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
Peoria could reimburse non-profit for housing the homeless in motels
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria outreach group LULA has helped more than 40 individuals living on the streets find shelter in a motel, and city officials may want to reimburse the organization. Since Jan. 4, LU...
Jan 10, 2025 Scott McLeod / CC
Collins: As light snow continues to fall, up to 3 inches is possible Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - Light snow began falling across Central Illinois overnight, and it will continue Friday morning. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says he's issued a First Alert Wea...
Jan 10, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Lawmakers this week passed a bill aimed at boosting the development of renewable energy generation, but its proponents said the final measure was a "skinny"...
Jan 09, 2025 Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, speaks at a Capitol rally organized by environmental groups on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
New exhibits at downtown Peoria visitor's center help celebrate Caterpillar's century in business
PEORIA, Ill. - A business with roots in Peoria is marking a century by looking back to its past. Caterpillar leaders and employees cut the ribbon Thursday morning on new exhibits at the downtown Peori...
Jan 09, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of crimes
UPDATED 3:51 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -More than half the U.S. Senate's Democrats joined with Republicans on Thursday to advance a bill that would require the federal government to detain migrants li...
Jan 09, 2025 FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, DC, U.S., September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
Man arrested after reportedly in possession of stolen weapon in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly being in possession of a stolen handgun. Peoria Police says officers conducted a pedestrian stop in the area of Griswold and Humbo...
Jan 09, 2025 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
