Author Archives: Kristina Leahy
Dry Christmas trees can lead to dangerous house fires
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- With several types of Christmas trees out on the market, many people still choose to display real firs or pines. When picking out a live tree, Peoria Heights Fire Chief, Greg W...
Dec 09, 2019 Midwest Communications
Santa and friends to parade Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- The annual Santa Clause parade will be on Friday, November 29th. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said the parade will begin around 10:00-10:15 a.m. "And the route will be ...
Nov 29, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge
PEORIA, Ill. -- With Thanksgiving on the way, unhealthy foods and overeating can be a challenge. Holly Miller, UnityPoint Health diabetes program coordinator, said to not wait to eat until the big mea...
Nov 27, 2019 Midwest Communications
Illinois State Police stepping up patrols for holiday travel
METAMORA, Ill. -- Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for roadway travel, and Illinois State Police are prepared for the increased traffic. ISP Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina said...
Nov 26, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Pekin City Council approves zoning for recreational cannabis sales
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin City Council approved the zoning for the sale of recreational cannabis in the city, but not for a dispensary. Earlier this year, the city asked for the public's input on the le...
Nov 25, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Fire safety tips to remember for the upcoming holiday
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Before you dip that bird in the fryer, there are a few safety tips from the Peoria Heights Fire Department. Frying turkeys have become popular for prepping Thanksgiving dinner,...
Nov 25, 2019 Midwest Communications
U.S. Officials say do not eat romaine grown from Salinas, California
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, as they investigate a food poisoning outbreak. They also say not to eat the leafy green ...
Nov 23, 2019 Midwest Communications
Local high school students paint original artwork for the Ronald McDonald House
PEORIA, Ill. -- Art students from Washington Community High School used their skills Friday to create a mural in Dax's Playroom of the Ronald McDonald House. The mural include color blobs and drawings...
Nov 22, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Festival of Lights to compete in The Great Christmas Light Fight
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- An ultimate battle of Christmas lights. ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight showcases epic displays of Christmas lights in a competition, and the East Peoria Festival of Lights ...
Nov 21, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
East Peoria Fire Department has a contract
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- A long awaited contract agreement for the fire department was reached Tuesday night at the East Peoria City Council meeting. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Dan Decker choosin...
Nov 19, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
