Category Archives: Local News
Peoria population drops slightly; redraw of City Council districts needed
PEORIA, Ill. - All in all, officials say the City of Peoria fared well in the 2020 Census, though there are some concerns. City officials say they're waiting on some more data, but the population of t...
Oct 1, 2021 City of Peoria
Fire investigated as intentional
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Fire officials say they're investigating a morning blaze Friday as intentionally-set. Crews were called to the 2400 block of North Gale just before 7:00 a.m., and immediately saw...
Oct 1, 2021 Peoria Fire Dept. via Facebook
Suspect surrenders after standoff, one injured
UPDATE 3:12 P.M. Our news partner 25 News reports Chappell is jailed on $150,000 bond on charges of Home Invasion and Aggravated Battery. --------------- UPDATE 12:53 P.M. Peoria Police have identifie...
Oct 1, 2021 (25 News)
Officials: 20% of active Tri-County COVID-19 cases are young children
PEORIA, Ill. - Local health officials contend that most of the recent cases of COVID-19 in the Tri-County area are among those unvaccinated, but it's one age group that may be of the greatest concern....
Sep 30, 2021 (Peoria City/County Health Department)
South Pekin woman faces federal gun-related charge
PEORIA, Ill. - A South Pekin woman faces federal charges for allegedly lying while buying a gun. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Kristin Sue Jackson, 39, was indicted September 21st and arrested two d...
Sep 30, 2021 Midwest Communications
North Pekin man faces federal child porn charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A North Pekin man is facing federal child pornography-related charges. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Larry Daniel Saal, 53, was indicted September 21 on counts of Solicitation of a Mi...
Sep 30, 2021 Midwest Communications
Pritzker: no to state incentives for Bears to stay in Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. - It's not just Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot who doesn't want the Chicago Bears to potentially move games out of the city and Soldier Field, and into the suburbs. Illinois Governor J.B. ...
Sep 30, 2021 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
Chillicothe man sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Chillicothe man described by prosecutors and a federal judge as "one of the biggest" methamphetamine dealers in the area will be going to prison for the next 20 years. The U.S. Attorn...
Sep 30, 2021 Adobe Stock
City Council denies liquor license to online-based delivery service
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council this week rejected liquor licenses for two businesses, including one that was looking to offer alcohol delivery only. GoPuff, already has 300-plus locations nati...
Sep 30, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
Civic Center hosts regional Esports tournament this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Civic Center will be full of gamers this weekend. Matt Hartke, creator of the Midwest Dota 2 League, told WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show", the tournament is the culmination o...
Sep 30, 2021 (Peoria Esports Complex)
