Pekin police are investigating what might have happened to a man found dead underneath the McNaughton Bridge. Authorities were called to the scene just before 9:00 Thursday night. Pekin police detective Michael Sanders tells WEEK News 25 the body of a white man, aged 40 to 50, was found on the concrete just above the river. "This is one of the first times we've found a deceased...more

Mourners from all walks of life, young and old paid tribute to a fallen military hero Thursday afternoon and evening at Deiter's Funeral Home in East Peoria.  Public visitation was held for 21 year old Lance Corporal Robert R-J Newton, who was killed in action in Afghanistan August 23rd.  The U-S Marine soldier was a Creve Coeur native and 2007 graduate of East Peoria High School.  His...More

The Chillicothe Police Chief is on paid administrative leave after a domestic battery arrest. 53-year old Steve Maurer is accused of injuring a woman he is having a relationship with by pushing a door of her house into her wrist. Maurer is also charged with criminal trespass to a residence. He was arrested Wednesday night at Blarney Castle in Rome where he went after the incident. Maurer was...more

An 18 year old Peoria man faces up to life in prison after being found guilty Thursday of first degree murder. WEEK News 25 reports  a Peoria County jury found Preston Marizetts guilty of the fatal shooting of 19 year old Jasmine Brittine last March. It happened during a confrontation between two groups of people at Harrison Homes. Brittine was not involved in the confrontation, but was...more

Peoria Police have arrested four men and a juvenile in connection with what was first reported as a double stabbing Wednesday night. WEEK News 25 reports those arrested were: Johnny Sims, Marcus Robinson, Dontray Keys, Brandon Mack and a juvenile. Police say Keys was stabbed by Sims, who also suffered a self-inflicted wound in the fracas. All face Aggravated battery and mob action charges, while...more

It sounds like there is good news on the horizon for Wildlife Prairie State Park. Budget issues such as a lack of state funding have been threatening the future of the park. It was announced in early August there would be no state funding this fiscal year. Dr. John Erwin, the President of Illinois Central College, has been working to get a plan together to try and close the budget gap for the...More

The past, present and future of Illinois Central College was discussed Thursday at the weekly meeting of the South-Dash-West Kiwanis Club. ICC President Dr. John Erwin was the speaker as part of the continuing series discussing Peoria's future. Dr. Erwin says officials are constantly trying to balance the cost of tuition with lack of state payments and a drop in property taxes. He says the board...More