Category Archives: Local News
Decomposed body discovered in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- A death investigation is underway after someone discovered a decomposed body late Monday afternoon on railroad property near Columbia Street in East Peoria. Police said in a relea...
Julia Bradley Oct 18, 2022 (25 News)
Abandoned Pekin home destroyed by fire
PEKIN, Ill. - An abandoned home in Pekin is considered to be a total loss following a fire Monday afternoon. Pekin Fire Chief Trent Reeise says the call came in near Derby and Second Streets just afte...
Will Stevenson Oct 17, 2022 (25 News)
Pritzker lifts most COVID mandates, stresses CDC rules still in effect
CHICAGO, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker has lifted a number of COVID-19 mandates, while stating that there are some issued by the CDC that are still in effect. Pritzker Monday announced that weekly COVID...
Will Stevenson Oct 17, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Victim identified in fatal weekend crash
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner says it was a Canton man who was killed early Saturday morning following a crash in rural Peoria County. Coroner Jamie Harwood says preliminary autopsy ...
Will Stevenson Oct 17, 2022 (Copperas Creek Fire Protection District --Facebook)
Rossi released from federal custody after positive drug test
DAVENPORT, Ia. - The sidelined CEO of Pekin's Reditus Labs is out of custody again, after being arrested Friday for allegedly violating the terms of his pre-trial release on federal mail fraud and fal...
Will Stevenson Oct 17, 2022 (25 News)
City Councilman takes on new Peoria County role
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria City Council member now has a new job. District Four Council Member Andre Allen has been announced as Peoria County's new Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, as of ...
Will Stevenson Oct 17, 2022 (City of Peoria)
IDPH recommends flu shot and COVID-19 booster for kids
CHICAGO, Ill. - Following the CDC's recommendation this week of the new bivalent boosters for children five and older, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is recommending pa...
Julia Bradley Oct 17, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Juveniles arrested for attempted vehicle theft
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just after 12 p.m. Saturday to the area of W. Wilcox and N. Hanssler Place regarding an attempted vehicle theft. Peoria Public Information Officer Semone Roth...
Julia Bradley Oct 17, 2022 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria native Warfield's new foundation holds fundraising show in Peoria Monday
PEORIA, Ill. - A musician with Peoria roots and who had big sucess working for years with Prince is starting a foundation to help more youth and adults alike get interested and involved in the arts. L...
Will Stevenson Oct 16, 2022 (From www.lenablu.org)
Six arrested following West Peoria anti-violence detail
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - It might sound similar, but this time, police are working to crack down on crime in West Peoria. The Peoria County Sheriffs Department says they worked with the mayor and city offi...
Will Stevenson Oct 16, 2022 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department via Facebook)
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