Category Archives: Local News
87th District Rep. Bill Hauter against proposed delivery tax
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois legislator says he's against a proposed delivery tax that he says would not have any benefits for downstate voters. The proposal was approved by the State Senate in t...
Sep 18, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Tazewell Co. Republican Party)
Man accused of traveling to Woodford County to meet minor released from custody
EUREKA, Ill. - A southeastern Illinois man alleged to have traveled to Woodford County to attempt to have sex with a minor has been released from custody. The Woodford County State's Attorney's Office...
Sep 17, 2025 (Woodford County Sheriff's Office)
WEEK-TV names new Chief Meteorologist from within
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - WEEK-TV is promoting from within for the First Alert Weather Team. Brian Walder is being promoted to the station's Chief Meteorologist. He takes over the role from Chuck Collins wh...
Sep 17, 2025 (25 News)
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Article Summary Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for the release of federal grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations. Trump sought to block the funding that was approved...
Sep 17, 2025 An electric vehicle charging station pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
'We are not backing down': Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
Article Summary Immigration enforcement is increasing in the Chicago area as two top federal officials came to Chicago on Tuesday to participate in immigration raids. Illinois officials say they have ...
Sep 17, 2025 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with one of two men being processed by Homeland Security officials during a visit to Springfield on May 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
South Peoria man arrested after allegedly threatening animal control workers
PEORIA, Ill. - A South Peoria man has been arrested after allegedly threatening Peoria County Animal Protection Services employees with a knife. Peoria Police says officers responded Tuesday just afte...
Sep 17, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Interim Fire Chief Ardis leaving Peoria Heights Fire Department
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - After three months with the Peoria Heights Fire Department, Interim Chief Tony Ardis is leaving. The announcement was made at Tuesday night's Village Trustees meeting. Ahead of ...
Sep 17, 2025 (Ed Hammond/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Quad Cities area Democrat to challenge for Illinois House seat against Peoria Republican
RAPIDS CITY, Ill. - A Quad Cities area woman is looking to challenge a Peoria-area incumbent for a seat in the Illinois State House. 25 News reports that Nicole Dopler of Rapids City is running as a D...
Sep 17, 2025 (Nicole Dopler for State Rep.)
Peoria Heights trustees call for override vote on mayor's grocery tax veto
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Village trustees in Peoria Heights will vote next month to override the mayor's veto of a 1-percent local grocery tax that would replace a similar state tax expiring at the end ...
Sep 17, 2025 (Ed Hammond/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Owner of gym at Landmark believes vandalism was targeted
PEORIA, Ill. - The owner of an athletic training facility inside the now-closed Landmark Recreational Center believes vandalism from this past weekend was not random. 25 News reports broken windows an...
Sep 16, 2025 (U Fitness Facebook)
