Category Archives: Local News
Man Stabbed Thursday Night
Peoria Police responded to the 700 block of Alexander at 5:26 p.m. Thursday. A female called saying that a male had been stabbed. Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said that the suspect fled on fo...
Kristina Leahy Sep 19, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
2019 Illinois State Fair brought in record $6.5M-plus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The 2019 Illinois State Fair had record estimated revenue of more than $6.5 million. Fair officials said Thursday this year's total surpassed the previous record of $6.4 mill...
Rick Hirschmann Sep 19, 2019 AP Photo/Seth Perlman/file
Weaver named to Diversity Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- 37th District State Senator Chuck Weaver of Peoria was appointed Thursday to serve on the Diversity Task Force for three business groups. The Republican was named as a part of the...
Rick Hirschmann Sep 19, 2019 Stock Photo/Office of Chuck Weaver
Trump Denies Saying Anything 'Inappropriate'
(AP) - President Donald Trump says he would never say anything "inappropriate" on a call with a foreign leader. Trump's tweeted statement Thursday comes as lawmakers look to scrutinize the handling of...
Julia Bradley Sep 19, 2019 President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Blickenstaff Bringing New Life To The Heights' Al Fresco Park
California-based entrepreneur Kim Blickenstaff is busy working on a number of construction projects in the Peoria area. Now, he wants to revamp what was once the Al Fresco Amusement Park along the Peo...
Julia Bradley Sep 19, 2019 KDB Group
Dick Peplow Retiring From Peoria Production Shop
(25 News)--A manufacturing business with a powerful mission, the Peoria Production Shop strives to be the premiere employer for those with disabilities in the Greater Peoria Area. Now, after nearly ha...
Julia Bradley Sep 19, 2019 25 News
Solar On The Table For Peoria Park District
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Park District might be going green. The board of trustees met Wednesday night to discuss, among other items, a power purchase agreement for solar equipment at four locations...
Rick Hirschmann Sep 18, 2019 Peoria Park District/Facebook
Ex-Gaming Chairman Engaged In Prohibited Political Acts
(AP) - The former chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board allegedly engaged in prohibited political activity while heading the agency that regulates gambling. In a May 31 report released Wednesday, the ...
Mike Sabol Sep 18, 2019 MWC
Fall Trout Season Begins October 19th
The 2019 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season begins Saturday, Oct. 19 at 57 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state. Mineral Springs Park Lagoon in Tazewell County will be stocked with close to 500 ...
Kristina Leahy Sep 18, 2019 Midwest Communications
PCAPS Offers Fee-Waived Feline Adoptions
If you are looking for a cat or kitten, now is the time to adopt one. Peoria County Animal Protection Services Director Becky Spencer said through Saturday, September 21, the $75 adoption fees are bei...
Julia Bradley Sep 18, 2019 Midwest Communications
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