Author Archives: Mike Sabol
Shooting Investigation Leads To Arrests
Peoria Police have made two arrests in connection to an East Bluff shooting. Breaon Jones, 27, and Prentice Augusta, 28, were arrested around 11 a.m. Wednesday, as part of an ongoing investigation. On...
Mike Sabol Aug 15, 2019 MWC
Oyler's Seat Empty At City Hall
The Peoria City Council held its first scheduled meeting Tuesday night following the arrest of Peoria City Councilman Zackary Oyler. According to news partner 25 News, Oyler's chair was empty as the m...
Mike Sabol Aug 13, 2019
Peoria City Council Votes Yes For Body Armor
The Peoria City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment Tuesday night for body armor as requested by the Peoria Fire and Police Departments. The budget amendment will provide nearly $50,000 fo...
Mike Sabol Aug 13, 2019
Amtrykes Presented At Illinois State Fair
A local Springfield organization gives back to its community. A club known as The American Business Club of Springfield (AMBUCS) has been a partner of the Illinois State Fair for many years. During Ki...
Mike Sabol Aug 10, 2019 mwc
Bustos Responds To Changes In EPA Bio-Fuel Production
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved 31 small refinery bio-fuel waivers, undermining the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). What does that mean for our agricultural economy? Congresswom...
Mike Sabol Aug 10, 2019
Two Teens Arrested In Connection To East Bluff Shooting
Police make new arrests in connection to a shooting on Peoria's East Bluff. On Monday, officers were called to the 400 block of E. Arcadia, and located a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the a...
Mike Sabol Aug 09, 2019 Midwest Communications
Washington Leaders Discuss Gun Bill
(AP) - The top two congressional Democrats say President Donald Trump has assured them he will review a House-passed bill that expands federal background checks for gun sales. House Speaker Nancy Pelo...
Mike Sabol Aug 08, 2019
Trump Visits Mass Shooting Sites
(AP) - President Donald Trump has wrapped up his visits to cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded. He was greeted by protesters in both cities. The president and ...
Mike Sabol Aug 07, 2019 AP-MWC
River Rescue Call Leads To A Foot Chase
Peoria Fire and Rescue responded to a person reported to be in the river and clinging to the side Tuesday afternoon. Rescue crews did not locate anyone in the river, but a man who matched the descript...
Mike Sabol Aug 06, 2019
Shooting on Peoria's East Bluff
One person injured in a shooting on Peoria's East Bluff. Peoria Police say shots were fired in the 400 block of East Arcadia around 6:30 p.m. Monday. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the a...
Mike Sabol Aug 05, 2019