Author Archives: TJ Carson
Felony charges against two people after their pit bulls allegedly attacked couple in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Felony charges have been filed against two people after their pit bulls allegedly injured a couple near Bradley University. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says an arrest wa...
Jul 03, 2024 courtroom gavel
East Peoria Police preparing for Red, White, and BOOM on riverfront
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - More than 200,000 people are expected to fill the Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts for Thursday night's Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM. East Peoria Police Chief David...
Jul 03, 2024 (File/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Public Schools looking to fill vacancy on board
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public Schools board added a new member this week, and they need one more. The district says a vacancy has been created in District Three after the resignation of Anni Reinki...
Jul 03, 2024 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of a financial cushion as the prior year's revenues exceeded final projections by about $123 million. T...
Jul 03, 2024 The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Families enjoy new July 3rd event for Peoria Park District takes place at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District's reimagined July 3rd celebration event made its debut on Wednesday at Glen Oak Park. Traditionally, the park district held a fireworks display on the evening o...
Jul 03, 2024 A sign tells visitors what the rules are to have a safe and fun time at "The Streets Belong to Me: Glen Oak Park" on july 3rd, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police investigating shooting that left man injured
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a shooting from Tuesday night that left a man injured. Police say officers were conducting an investigation just before 8:45 P.M. in the area of Phoenix ...
Jul 03, 2024
Fourth of July celebrations to take place across central Illinois. Here's a list of events
PEORIA, Ill. - Numerous communities across central Illinois will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America over the next few days. In Peoria and East Peoria, people can enjoy the annual C...
Jul 03, 2024 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Morton teachers looking for more pay to stay in profession
MORTON, Ill. - Teachers in Morton District 709 could soon reach the picket line if a new contract is not agreed upon. Morton Education Association (MEA) President and 6th grade teacher Shane Weyland t...
Jul 02, 2024 (Morton School District Unit 709)
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state's voter registration database are now law after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a wide-...
Jul 02, 2024 A voting booth is pictured in Sangamon County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
West Nile virus found in Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The West Nile virus has been found in Peoria County. The Peoria City County Health Department says it was recently found in a positive mosquito sample. The virus is transmitted t...
Jul 02, 2024 Tim Sheerman-Chase / CC
