Category Archives: Local News
Pastor Remembers Local Basketball Legend Howard Nathan
A local pastor and mentor remembers Manual High School basketball star player Howard Nathan. Bishop Leroy Smith, with Church of the Living God, tells WMBD's Greg and Dan that Nathan's influence was fe...
Julia Bradley Jul 29, 2019 Photo Courtesy David Booth/Facebook
Alleged Shooter At California Festival Identified
(AP) - A law enforcement official says the gunman in the California festival shooting has been identified as Santino William Legan. The official wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly and sp...
Julia Bradley Jul 29, 2019 AP/Noah Berger
3 Dead, At Least 15 Injured At Festival Shooting
(AP)--A 6-year-old boy was one of the three people killed when a gunman opened fire at a Northern California garlic festival. Alberto Romero told NBC Bay Area that his son Stephen was killed. "My son ...
Julia Bradley Jul 29, 2019 AP/Josie Lepe
1991 Illinois Mr. Basketball, Howard Nathan, Dies
Howard Nathan, Illinois' Mr. Basketball in 1991 while a member of the Manual Rams, has died. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says Hathan, 47, died at 3:22 a.m. Sunday at OSF Saint Francis Medical ...
Jul 28, 2019 Photo Courtesy David Booth/Facebook
Fire Destroys West Bluff Peoria Home
A demolition crew was dispatched to raze a West Bluff Peoria home destroyed by fire. Peoria firefighters were dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a house in the 1200 block of University Street...
Jul 28, 2019
Adult Literacy Programs To Receive $5.6 Million In State Grants
(AP) - Adult literacy programs across Illinois will split $5.6 million in state grants to help people improve their English-language, reading, writing and math skills. Secretary of State Jesse White, ...
Kristina Leahy Jul 28, 2019
Federal Crack Down On Food Stamp 'Loophole'
(AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is proposing to end an option that has allowed states to exceed federal eligibility thresholds for food stamps. Dozens of states have gotten around feder...
Mike Sabol Jul 27, 2019 mwc
State Police Remind Motorists Of Tougher Texting Laws
Too many people still will not put down their cell phones while driving, according to Illinois State Police. With tougher texting laws in place, state police say it's important to know what you can an...
Jul 27, 2019 AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File
NBA Champ Shaun Livingston Visits Children's Hospital Of Illinois
Three-time NBA champion Shaun Livingston took time from his annual basketball camp in Peoria for a special appearance. Livingston, a Peoria High grad, visited patients at OSF HealthCare Children's Hos...
Jul 26, 2019 OSF HealthCare
Dream Center Brings Back 'Backpack Peoria'
'Backpack Peoria' returns this weekend. Dream Center Peoria is hosting the annual event Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at 714 Hamilton Blvd., just days before school opens. The Center's Brian Uhlenho...
Julia Bradley Jul 26, 2019 Dream Center Peoria