Category Archives: Local News
Health Department: Change in weather means sharp increase in COVID-19 cases
PEORIA, Ill. - She says she knew it would happen, but the administrator of the Peoria City/County Health Department says she didn't think it would happen so soon. Monica Hendrickson says the number of...
Nov 18, 2021 Midwest Communications
3rd suspect in Manual High student's death makes court appearance
PEORIA, Ill. - The third suspect in the shooting death of a Manual High School student is now 18, and has made a court appearance in the case. News partner 25 News reports Tryanique White (pictured ri...
Nov 18, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail
Kickapoo Creek Winery to close, citing COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. - The owners of a local winery say the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed their business after two decades in operation. Kickapoo Creek Winery says in a Facebook post it will close for good on...
Nov 18, 2021 25 News
Federal grant helps Peoria NEXT tenant expand
PEORIA, Ill. - A current tenant of Bradley University's Peoria NEXT Innovation Center will soon be taking up some more space at the facility. Midwest Bioprocessing received nearly $2 million in grant ...
Nov 18, 2021 David Demirjian, Ph.D., Manager, Midwest Bioprocessing Center (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Bloomington State Rep. to run for Illinois Secretary of State
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A longtime Central Illinois politician is throwing his hat into an already-crowded field of both Democrats and Republicans looking to be the next Illinois Secretary of State. Bloom...
Nov 18, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Illinois General Assembly
Peorians encouraged to check out rare blood moon
Peoria, Ill -- If you think you and the family can brave the cold tonight, you'll have the chance to see a rare blood moon. Scientists and star-gazers across the country will be looking up to see the ...
Nov 18, 2021
Discover Peoria: Shop local this holiday season
PEORIA, Ill. -- Worried about being able to find holiday gifts? Shop local. JD Dalfonso, President and CEO of Discover Peoria, is touting a one-stop shop for gift-giving. It's the Pop Up Shop at Shopp...
Nov 18, 2021 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Deere strike to end as workers vote to approve contract
(Reuters) -A majority of Deere & Co's striking workers on Wednesday voted to approve a modified contract proposed by the farm equipment maker, ending a near six-week strike. The United Auto Worker...
Nov 17, 2021 FILE PHOTO: REUTERS/Scott Morgan
Illinois DMV's changing to "appointment only" for certain services
Peoria, Ill -- Starting next month, you'll need to make an appointment to do many things at the local licensing office. On Wednesday, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's office announced it will...
Nov 17, 2021 A woman enters a Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles drivers license service center, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Hialeah, Fla. The U.S. Census Bureau has asked the 50 states for drivers' license information, months after President Donald Trump ordered the collection of citizenship information. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New bio-tech business locating at Peoria NEXT
PEORIA, Ill. - A self-described "serial entrepreneur" is locating his newest bio-medical-related venture in Peoria. Doctor Shane Needham of Moscow, Idaho, chose the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center that'...
Nov 17, 2021 Dr. Shane Needham (left), CEO of Velocity Labs, with PeoriaNEXT Director Michael Stubbs. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
