Category Archives: Local News
Creve Coeur man killed in tree cutting accident over the weekend
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A Creve Coeur man was killed while cutting trees in Peoria County on Saturday when a large tree limb fell on him. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday on N. Hilltop...
Oct 07, 2025 (Peoria County Coroner)
South Side Mission celebrates a century of service and giving
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois organization is celebrating 100 years of service to South Peoria. South Side Mission marked a century with a celebration at the Civic Center Monday night. Executive D...
Oct 06, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Next edition of Greater Peoria Honor Flight takes off Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Veterans from across central Illinois will take flight on Tuesday morning to see memorials for their fallen brothers in arms. The 36th edition of the Greater Peoria Honor Flight departs...
Oct 06, 2025 (Greater Peoria Honor Flight)
Washington dedicates state marker to Lincoln at ceremony
WASHINGTON, Ill. - A new state historical marker in Washington marks a visit from the 16th President of the United States. 25 News reports a ceremony took place Saturday on the city square to mark a v...
Oct 06, 2025 (25 News)
Woman shot in chest in Peoria early Sunday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway after a woman was shot in the chest this past weekend. Peoria Police says officers were dispatched to a local hospital just after 4:45 A.M. on Sunday. A 34-...
Oct 06, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
The Greater Peoria YMCA's expansion to Elmwood needs your support
PEORIA, Ill. - The Greater Peoria Family YMCA is expanding its reach into rural communities with a planned Wellness Center and YMCA in Elmwood. Mickey McCarthy, with the Elmwood Community Foundation, ...
Oct 06, 2025 Conceptual designs of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA's expansion to Elmwood. (peoriaymca.org)
Another person charged in connection to unrest following downtown Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - Another person has has been charged in connection to unrest following a recent shooting in downtown Peoria. 28-year-old Quovideous Pierson was arrested early Friday morning, just before...
Oct 06, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
5.5 acres burn in brush fire near Mackinaw River Sunday
MACKINAW TOWNSHIP, Ill. (25 News) - Wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour and dry conditions caused by the drought led to multiple brush fires in Central Illinois over the weekend. 25 News reports sev...
Oct 06, 2025 5.5 acres of wooded land burned Sunday afternoon near the Mackinaw River. (Mackinaw Fire Department Facebook)
Pritzker: Texas National Guard troops headed to Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. - Gov. JB Pritzker released a statement Sunday night after the Illinois National Guard was informed that the Texas National Guard is preparing to deploy to Illinois: "This evening, Presi...
Oct 06, 2025 (https://nationalguard.com/texas)
Arson to blame for a fire at the former KFC on Western in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called to the area of Western and Barker Avenues early Monday morning for a structure fire at the old KFC building. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin said crews ...
Oct 06, 2025 Midwest Communications
