Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker Signs Bill Raising Teacher Salaries
Teachers will see an increase in salaries over the next few years. Democratic Governor JB Pritzker signed a law that will increase teacher salaries to $40,000. The new legislation is to address the te...
Kristina Leahy Aug 22, 2019 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Washington Police Crack Down On Passing School Buses
If the sign is out, and lights are flashing, stop. The Washington Police Department is cracking down on drivers that pass a stopped school bus. All of Washington's school buses are being supplied with...
Julia Bradley Aug 22, 2019
Woman Leads Police On Slow Speed Chase On I-74
A Peoria Heights woman was arrested after hitting a police officer in Woodford County, and leading police on a slow speed chase. Brittney Pickett, 34, is being held at the Woodford County Jail and acc...
Kristina Leahy Aug 22, 2019 Woodford County Jail
Accused Armed Robber Appears In Woodford County Court
A Bayview Gardens man is being held on $600,000 bond. 35-year-old Adam Wilson is accused of robbing Ricky's Gas Mart in Germantown Hills Monday night. Wilson was caught on surveillance video displayin...
Julia Bradley Aug 22, 2019 Woodford County Jail
Woman Who Raised Money For Her Own Funeral Dies
(25 News)--A terminally ill woman who was raising money for her own funeral has died. A close family friend told 25 News Chalise Scholl passed away Wednesday evening. She was 37-years-old. Scholl was ...
Julia Bradley Aug 22, 2019
Peoria Man Sentenced For 2018 Murder
A Peoria man has been sentenced in connection with a 2018 murder. Daniel Jablonski, 39, was given 41 years in prison on Wednesday for the murder of 67-year-old Thomas Whitby. Whitbey was found inside ...
Julia Bradley Aug 22, 2019 Peoria County Jail
Pritzker Signs Law Protecting Immigrant Renters In Illinois
(AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law aimed at creating protections for immigrants who rent in Illinois. The law prohibits landlords from evicting or retaliating against tenants based on their im...
Julia Bradley Aug 22, 2019
Ameren Illinois Hosting Event For Seniors
Ameren Illinois is hosting an interactive Energy Efficiency Power Hour for local seniors Thursday, August 22, at the Fondulac Park District in East Peoria. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch...
Julia Bradley Aug 22, 2019
Preparing For The Big Duck Race
It is the longest running race of its kind. Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse, are preparing nearly 30,000 rubber ducks, to compete in the 31st Annual Duck Race. The Duck Race is the Cent...
Mike Sabol Aug 21, 2019 cj-mwc
Alabama Cancels Peoria Show; Tour
The legendary country band Alabama, announced to the fans and friends on Wednesday, the band will have to postpone their current '50th Anniversary Tour'. The band was scheduled to play at Tailgate N' ...
Mike Sabol Aug 21, 2019 mwc
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