Author Archives: Kristina Leahy
Central Illnois could see an early snowfall
PEORIA, Ill. - A winter weather advisory has been set for the Peoria area from midnight Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday. 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said two rounds of snow are on the wa...
Oct 29, 2019 Midwest Communications
NCAA to allow athletes to cash in on their fame
ATLANTA (AP) - The NCAA Board of Governors has taken the first step toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes ...
Oct 29, 2019 (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher, File)
Peoria County Deputy terminated
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy was terminated Monday after an investigation by the Peoria County Sheriff's Merit Commission. Deputy Jason Patterson was found guilty of 8 charge...
Oct 29, 2019
Pekin City Council approves public hearing for cannabis zoning
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin City Council Monday night approved a public hearing to be held for discussions of cannabis dispensaries locations. Pekin Mayor Mark Luft said it helps the council when they hea...
Oct 28, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Crews battle complex fire Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighter/paramedics were call to the 2500 block of W. Starr at 8:33 a.m. Monday for a possible house fire. Battalion Chief Shawn Sollberger said smoke was seen coming from the...
Oct 28, 2019 Midwest Communications
Granite City in East Peoria closed
EAST PEORIA, Ill - Granite City Food and Brewery has permanently shut its doors. Employees were seen placing a sign on the restaurant's door, saying that the location is no longer in operation. The si...
Oct 28, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
Blue trick or treat buckets speak for children on Halloween
PEORIA, Ill. - A trend around Halloween can speak volumes for some children who do not communicate the same as other children. Katlyn Linsley, President of the Central Illinois Autism Association, sai...
Oct 24, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Greater Peoria Homecoming to show visitors what's new
PEORIA, Ill. - The day after Thanksgiving in downtown Peoria will be an opportunity to connect with those in the area. The first Greater Peoria Homecoming event will be a night where people visiting f...
Oct 24, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Person shot Wednesday afternoon
PEORIA, Ill- A shooting victim was taken to a local hospital Wednesday by private vehicle with non-life threatening injuries. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said that the victim was shot...
Oct 23, 2019 Midwest Communications
Budget talks continue with the Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council meeting on Tuesday was week two discussing the 2020-2021 budget. The meeting did not come to any definite decisions, but just questions the council had for City ...
Oct 22, 2019
