Category Archives: Local News
PPS Board considers AI metal detector systems for the district's high schools
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public School Board reviewed several AI metal detector plans presented Monday night by the district's Director of School Safety Demario Boone. A contract with Evolv, Xtract O...
Sep 23, 2025 (1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
Search continues for Alexis Scott as anniversary of disappearance arrives
PEORIA, Ill. - "Eight years is far too long." Those are the words of Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria on Monday, a day before the anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Scott. Scott was last se...
Sep 22, 2025
Pekin approves changes to rules for short-term rentals
PEKIN, Ill. - Rules and regulations are coming to short-term rentals in Pekin. The city council unanimously approved changes to the city's code to regulate rentals booked online through places such as...
Sep 22, 2025 (City of Pekin)
Peoria County judge orders man detained in alleged sexual assault of teenaged girl
PEORIA, Ill. - A 52-year-old man has been ordered to remain in jail until trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenaged girl. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says Eddie Blakes was arr...
Sep 22, 2025 courtroom gavel
Man ordered held for allegedly shooting ex-girlfriend in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A judge has ordered a man to remain in jail after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in July in South Peoria, to prove his love to his current girlfriend. The Peoria County State's At...
Sep 22, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Teenager to be tried as adult in July shooting in Central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager will be tried as an adult in connection to a July shooting incident during a sales transaction in Central Peoria. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 17-year-old...
Sep 22, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Limestone student taken into custody for allegedly having weapon on school grounds
BARTONVILLE, Ill. - A Limestone High School student was taken into custody Monday afternoon after allegedly being in possession of a weapon inside the building. Superintendent Keith Brown says adminis...
Sep 22, 2025 (File-25 News)
Scottish Rite Theater placed on the market after losing operator
PEORIA, Ill. - After losing its operator...a Peoria entertainment venue is on the market. A listing with LoopNet shows the Scottish Rite Theater is for sale for $5.8 million. The listing features a th...
Sep 22, 2025 Scottish Rite Theatre (KDB Group)
Washington city leaders and aldermen discuss top priorities in special meeting
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Washington aldermen and city leaders spent a good portion of their Saturday determining the direction of the city. A special session of city council was held for a goal setting sess...
Sep 22, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Commercial vehicle fire causes chain reaction of crashes on I-474
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - Illinois State Police were called to westbound I-474 and Airport Road early Monday on reports of a commercial vehicle fire. Troopers arrived just before 6 a.m., finding a Jeep ha...
Sep 22, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
