Category Archives: Local News
Documents show Trump, allies pressed DOJ to overturn 2020 election -U.S. House Oversight panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Documents obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice detail efforts by then President Donald Trump, his chief of staff and other allies to pressure the department to challenge ...
Jun 15, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S., February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital earns top honors
PEORIA, Ill. -- OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois has been recognized a one of the Best Children's Hospitals in the nation for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. The Peoria hospital...
Jun 15, 2021 CHOI_20160418
Peoria firefighter injured in brush fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- A Peoria firefighter was injured while responding to a brush fire Monday afternoon. Crews were called to a wooded area on West Reservoir Blvd. near Sterling Ave. in Peoria around 4 p.m...
Jun 15, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
U.S. COVID-19 deaths cross painful 600,000 milestone as country reopens
(Reuters) -The United States has now lost over 600,000 mothers, fathers, children, siblings and friends to COVID-19, a painful reminder that death, sickness and grief continue even as the country begi...
Jun 15, 2021 A portion of a mural, which displays images of people who have died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is seen in Joni Zavitsanos' art studio as the country reaches 600,000 deaths in Houston, Texas, U.S., June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
PPS Superintendent proposes new school schedule; some board members disagree
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Public Schools (PPS) Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat proposed a new, compromised three tier schedule for the 2021-22 school year that was met with some backlash from ...
Jun 14, 2021 (1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
Owner of Northwoods Mall files for bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Washington Prime Group (WPG), the parent company of Northwoods Mall and more than 200 locations across the United States, Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a relea...
Jun 14, 2021 (Northwoods Mall Facebook)
Gov. Pritzker deploys Illinois National Guard to chemical fire in Rockton
ROCKTON, Ill. -- Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he activated the State Emergency Operation Center and Illinois National Guard to a large chemical fire in Rockton. Shortly after 7:00 a.m. Monday, a ...
Jun 14, 2021 Courtesy: 25 News
PPD placards educate public about personal fireworks
PEORIA, Ill. -- What's legal and what's illegal? Peoria Police are canvassing the city again this year, posting red placards in its neighborhoods to help educate citizens about personal fireworks. "In...
Jun 14, 2021 MWC-PPD
Victor Solomon will perform at Chiefs game on July 4th
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Chiefs announced Monday that 2017 Peoria High School graduate, Victor Solomon, will sing the National Anthem on July 4 at Dozer Park, when the Chiefs host West Michigan. The...
Jun 14, 2021 Peoria Chiefs
One of 14 people injured in Austin shooting dies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of the 14 people wounded early on Saturday when two men opened fire on each other in downtown Austin died from his injuries on Sunday, according to a news release from the A...
Jun 14, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Police investigate the scene of a mass shooting in the Sixth Street entertainment district area of Austin, Texas, U.S. June 12, 2021. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona/File Photo
