Severe weather a possibility Saturday and Saturday night.
PEORIA, Ill. - Showers and storms are in the forecast as the Peoria area eases into the weekend. 25 First Alert Meteorologist Chuck Collins says this will be a "boom or bust weather day." "If thunderstorms develop a few of them could be strong to severe," Collins said. "Our atmosphere is like g...
Apr 27, 2024
Former Pere Marquette developers appeal sentences
PEORIA, Ill. - As expected, former Pere Marquette developers Gary Matthews and Monte Brannan have appealed their case after being convicted of fraud and money laundering. The pair were convicted of transferring roughly $13.8 million from hotel revenues and diverting at least $1.6 million to themselves and their busines...
Apr 26, 2024
PIA celebrates 20-year relationship with Allegiant
PEORIA, Ill. - Allegiant Airlines began service at Peoria's General Wayne A. Downing International Airport in March 2004, with five flights a week to Las Vegas, Nevada. 20 years later, PIA is celebrating its long-standing relationship with the airline, with Peoria being one of the first cities Allegiant chose to develo...
Apr 26, 2024
Easterseals to honor long-time volunteers at Tribute Dinner next fall
PEORIA, Ill. - Each year, Easterseals of Central Illinois honors individuals who've had an indelible impact on the community with their annual Tribute Dinner. "We celebrate Easterseals, kids and families come together. We celebrate with the honorees for all the dedication and devotion, the time, talent and treasur...
Apr 26, 2024
UTV crash victim at Peoria/Knox County line identified, declared brain dead
PEORIA COUNTY/KNOX COUNTY, Ill. - The victim of a crash between a UTV and pickup truck on Tuesday has been declared brain dead. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says Curtis Campbell, 29, of Williamsfield was the driver of a Polaris Ranger UTV involved in the crash at U.S. Route 150 and East Knox Road just before 4:0...
Apr 25, 2024
Navin Jones' mother receives maximum sentence after pleading guilty in his death
PEORIA, Ill. - The mother of eight-year-old Navin Jones will spend a century behind bars after pleading guilty in relation to his death last year. Stephanie Jones was sentenced to the maximum of 100 years in the Illinois Department of Correction Thursday after pleading guilty in December. Navin was found to have been m...
Apr 25, 2024
UPDATE: Man sentenced to 99 years in prison for stabbing death of Peoria doctor in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. - A St. Louis man found guilty in February in the stabbing death of a Peoria doctor three years ago will spend nearly a century behind bars. Robert Ely was sentenced Thursday to 99 years in prison for the January 2021 stabbing death of Doctor William Marshall. Judge Katherine Gorman added a 15-year sentenc...
Apr 25, 2024
Two people injured after car crashes into Peoria business
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were taken to a hospital after a vehicle drove into a Peoria building Thursday. 25 News reports the incident occurred at Direct Travel when the elderly woman driving the vehicle reportedly confused the gas and brake pedals and crashed into the business. Peoria Fire says an employee of Direct T...
Apr 25, 2024
Disc golfers tackle course at Northwood Park in Morton for major championship this weekend
MORTON, Ill. - The best disc golfers in the world are competing for a prestigious title in Morton this weekend. From Thursday through Sunday, the Professional Disc Golf Association's Champions Cup is taking place at Northwood Park. The tournament was originally located in Georgia, but shifted to central Illinois after ...
Apr 25, 2024
Teenager accused of throwing cat out of moving vehicle near Brimfield released from custody
PEORIA, Ill. - A judge has released from custody a teenager accused of throwing a cat out of a moving vehicle in rural Peoria County. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says the 16-year-old male was charged in court Thursday of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Depiction of Animal Cruelty. The teen was release...
Apr 25, 2024