Category Archives: Local News
Schumer tees up bipartisan infrastructure vote after Republicans urge delay
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday he would set a procedural vote on a bipartisan infrastructure package that is a key part of Democratic President Joe Bi...
Jul 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to news reporters following the announcement of a bipartisan deal on infrastructure, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 24, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo
Construction worker rescued near OSF St. Francis
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters and paramedics were called just after 2 p.m. Monday to the 619 NE Glen Oak Avenue for an industrial/machinery accident. When crews arrived, they found several const...
Jul 20, 2021 (25 News)
Gov. Pritzker announces run for re-election
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Monday said he had "big news" on his Twitter account. Pritzker's big news, he announced, was he will be running for a second term after becoming governor...
Jul 19, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
Ali: Combatting gun violence must be a community effort
PEORIA, Ill. -- Gun violence isn't new to Peoria. But, those who are wrapped up in the violence are getting younger, according to Mayor Rita Ali. Ali told WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show" that many of t...
Jul 19, 2021 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley)
U.S. Olympic gymnast tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) -One of the alternate, or replacement, gymnasts for the U.S. team has tested positive for the coronavirus, but the main team has moved to separate accommodation and is continuing prepa...
Jul 19, 2021 A woman pauses for photos next to the Olympic rings near the New National Stadium in Tokyo, Monday, March 23, 2020. The IOC has postponed the Tokyo Olympics until 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Peoria home damaged by fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 400 block of W. Hanssler Place on reports of a working fire. Crews found heavy fire venting from a window...
Jul 19, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
U.S. surgeon general defends CDC mask change, blames tech companies for COVID deaths
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy stood by federal guidance that those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer needed to wear masks, while blaming social media companies for...
Jul 19, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Critical care workers insert an endotracheal tube into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positive patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
Shooting in West Peoria
WEST PEORIA, Ill - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in West Peoria. Deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Otley Road at 2:33 a.m. ...
Jul 18, 2021 Midwest Communications
St. Jude Telethon raises $9 million
PEORIA, Ill. - The 44th annual St. Jude Telethon raised over $9 million in the fight against childhood cancer. The exact total was $9,440,011 when the telethon ended Saturday night on WEEK-TV. This ye...
Jul 18, 2021 Supplied photo: 25 News
Dunlap celebrates 150th birthday
DUNLAP, Ill. (25 News) - The Village of Dunlap celebrated its 150th birthday. A celebration took place Saturday at Central Park featuring food, music, art displays and activities for people of all age...
Jul 18, 2021 Village of Dunlap
