Category Archives: Local News
Kasper: Promising news of Omicron's decline
PEORIA, Ill. -- Nationally, the numbers remain high. But, here in the Midwest it appears COVID-19 cases are starting to decline. Dr. Doug Kasper, with the University of Illinois College of Medicine in...
Jan 18, 2022 Midwest Communications
LaHood legislation would name Elmwood Post Office after fallen local Marine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An Elmwood native who gave his life for his country nearly 15 years ago could be the latest local hero to have a post office named after him. U. S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he's intro...
Jan 18, 2022 Corp. Benjamin Desilets (1470 & 100.3 WMBD via office of Rep. Darin LaHood)
Second candidate announces run for sheriff
PEORIA, Ill. -- There's another candidate for Peoria County Sheriff. Chris Watkins, who's been with the Sheriff's Office for 18 years, has announced his intention to run for sheriff. Since joining the...
Jan 18, 2022
Stabbing leaves one injured in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- A man is in stable condition after being stabbed in Peoria. Police Sgt. Amy Dotson said officers responded to a call on W. Millman, near House of Hope Peoria and W. Howett, for a repor...
Jan 18, 2022 MWC-PPD
Mayor, Police Chief reflect on MLK Day
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says the city is continuing to do what it can in order to keep Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior's legacy -- and dream -- alive. "I think the city is on the right ...
Jan 17, 2022 pingnews.com
Mother of Trayvon Martin calls for change, activism in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - The mother of Trayvon Martin is continuing her call to reform what she calls the "injustice system." "Look at the statistics. Look at the numbers," said Sybrina Fulton. "Look at how man...
Jan 17, 2022 Sybrina Fulton, center in purple, is seen with Mayor Rita Ali and members of the Peoria Police Department, among others. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Aurora Mayor 8th Republican to announce run for Illinois Governor
AURORA, Ill. - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is joining a growing field of Republicans looking to be the next Governor of Illinois. Irvin, announcing his campaign in an online video, is like the other Re...
Jan 17, 2022 State Rep. Avery Bourne and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (from www.irvinbourne.com)
Illinois honors Muhammad Ali with a holiday
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Illinois on Monday is celebrating not only Martin Luther King Day, but for the first time, Muhammad Ali Day. The resolution to make January 17, Muhammad Ali's birthday, a state holida...
Jan 17, 2022 7beachbum / CC
JOLT Harm Reduction moves to new location
PEORIA, Ill. - (25 News) - A local organization - aimed at healing communities - is expanding into a bigger, better building. JOLT Harm Reduction said goodbye to its old building on Northeast Adams St...
Jan 16, 2022
First candidate files to replace outgoing Peoria County Sheriff
PEORIA, Ill -- There is a new candidate filing to run for Peoria County Sheriff now that current Sheriff Brian Asbell is on his way out. The first candidate to file is Blaine Duhs, a long-time deputy ...
Jan 15, 2022
