Author Archives: Kristina Leahy
Peoria City Council approves 2020-2021 budget
PEORIA, Ill. -- City leaders unanimously approved the biennial budget Tuesday night, and the community will see some changes in fees. The totals for the budget are over $217.9 million for the year 202...
Nov 05, 2019
Pekin Police announce this year's Shop with a Hero event
PEKIN, Ill. -- Pekin Police announce two dates for the annual Shop with a Hero event. The events will at 12:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7 at Stock+Field, and Sunday Dec. 8 at Walmart. Pekin Public Informati...
Nov 05, 2019 Pekin Police Department
Pritzker joins Peoria leaders to celebrate the Innovation Hub
PEORIA, Ill. -- Governor J.B. Pritzker was among many Peoria leaders to celebrate the future Innovation Hub in downtown Peoria. Pritzker said that a lot of work has gone into the Peoria Innovation Hub...
Nov 04, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria movie theaters looking to serve alcohol in 2020
PEORIA, Ill. -- AMC Grand Prairie and Willow Knolls movie theaters could sell alcohol next year. During the Peoria Liquor Commission meeting Monday night, representatives from both theater companies s...
Nov 04, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Strike-ending deal will shape Chicago schools for years
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago teachers and students affected by an 11-day strike have returned to classrooms. A tentative agreement that ended the walkout is expected to shape education in the nation's third...
Nov 02, 2019 Midwest Communications
Bradley unveils Business and Engineering Convergence Center
PEORIA, Ill. - Hundreds gathered at Bradley University Friday to see the new $100 million Business and Engineering Convergence Center. The new building will house classes for the Foster College of Bus...
Nov 01, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 A.M. SUNDAY, 11/10/19
The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria...Tazewell and Woodford Coun...
Oct 31, 2019
Peoria Police urge safety on Halloween
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police want to remind the community to have fun and be safe on Halloween. Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said there are some tips that parents should keep in mind for thei...
Oct 30, 2019 Midwest Communications
Police investigating after robbery suspect dies
PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois State Police are investigating after a robbery suspect died. Peoria Police responded to Johnson Mini Mart Monday at approximately 8:30 a.m. on a report of a man wielding a gun ...
Oct 30, 2019 Midwest Communications
Peoria City Council close to wrapping up 2020-2021 budget
PEORIA, Ill. - Budget talks continue Tuesday night with the Peoria City Council. If the 2020-2021 budget is approved by Nov. 5, City Manager Patrick Urich said that would be the earliest the budget is...
Oct 30, 2019
