Category Archives: Local News
South Peoria man convicted of murder at second trial
PEORIA, Ill. - A jury has convicted a South Peoria man of murder, for a shooting death that occurred almost exactly one year ago. Peoria County Circuit Court records indicate Ontario Alexander, 29, wa...
Oct 28, 2021 (Peoria County Jail)
NHL-Beach says he is 'John Doe' in Blackhawks sexual assault investigation
(Reuters) - Kyle Beach said on Wednesday he is the player who raised sexual assault allegations against a Chicago Blackhawks coach in 2010, following the release of a report into the incident by the N...
Oct 28, 2021 Oct 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (88) is defended by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
IL House joins Senate in repealing parental notification of abortion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois may soon no longer have a parental notification of abortion law. The House has joined the Senate in voting to repeal the act, which requires a provider to inform a minor'...
Oct 28, 2021 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
CAT sees increases in third quarter financial report
DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Caterpillar continues to see increases in its 2021 third quarter financial report. In a statement early Thursday morning, Big Yellow said Sales and Revenues were $12.4 billion. That...
Oct 28, 2021 REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Juvenile shot Wednesday night in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- A juvenile was shot Wednesday night in Peoria's East Bluff. Police were called around 7:30 p.m. to the 700 block of E. Corrington Avenue after a ShotSpotter alert indicated nine rounds...
Oct 28, 2021 (25 News)
PPD: Woman's body discovered "with obvious trauma" triggers death investigation
Peoria, Ill -- Peoria Police are launching a death investigation following the discovery of a woman's body on Wednesday. Officers say they got called to a home along North Dechman Avenue, just off Kno...
Oct 27, 2021 (File-1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol)
Guilty verdict in Fulton County murder trial
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Guilty but mentally ill. That's the verdict a jury in Fulton County reached on two charges of First-Degree Murder in three-and-a-half hours Wednesday in the case of Nathan Woodring. ...
Oct 27, 2021
White House nominates candidate for Central Illinois district U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Central Illinois could finally have a new U.S. Attorney. President Joe Biden has nominated Gregory Harris -- a current Assistant U.S. Attorney based in the district's Springfield of...
Oct 27, 2021 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria Police seek help identifying armed robbery suspects
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are just now releasing details of an armed robbery that took place last Friday night. Police responded to the Club Car Wash location in the 3300 block of North Sterling Av...
Oct 27, 2021 Peoria Police
Parental Notification of Abortion repeal garners bi-partisan opposition
Peoria, Ill -- It's clear now there is bi-partisan opposition to a proposed repeal of Illinois' Parental Notification of Abortion Act of 1995. The repeal measure passed the Illinois State Senate durin...
Oct 27, 2021 Illinois Capitol - Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
