Category Archives: Local News
US layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy's recovery...
Oct 15, 2020 Midwest Communications
Overnight shooting leaves woman injured
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police responded to two ShotSpotter alerts just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 700 block of N. Shipman. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said 26 rounds were fired...
Oct 15, 2020 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate nixed
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden will compete for TV audiences in dueling town halls instead of meeting face-to-face for their second debate as originally planned. The...
Oct 15, 2020 President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Des Moines International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Judiciary Committee to consider Barrett ahead of vote next week
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to take the first steps toward approving Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. After the two days of questioning, the committee is schedul...
Oct 15, 2020 Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
Out of the running: IHSA DQs local athlete from further competition
***UPDATE 10/15/20 6:45 P.M.*** Bob Baker told WMBD News the family has decided not to pursue an emergency injunction, meaning Bryce will miss Friday's meet. Monday's appeal will take place at 11 A.M....
Oct 15, 2020 Courtesy of Bob Baker
Donovan Park possible location for 18-acre performing arts venue
PEORIA, Ill. -- Donovan Park is being looked at as a future home for an 18-acre performing arts venue. The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees gave permission to park district staff Wednesday night...
Oct 14, 2020 Peoria Park District
Peoria teen handed sentence of 60 years for double murder
PEORIA, Ill. -- A Peoria teen has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in a 2018 double homicide near Bradley University. 18-year-old Jermontay Brock was found guilty in August of first-d...
Oct 14, 2020 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
State COVID roundup 10/14: IDPH announces expanded inclusion in test numbers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health said Wednesday 2,862 people received positive COVID-19 test results between Tuesday and Wednesday. 49 deaths were reported during that tim...
Oct 14, 2020 Midwest Communications
Local COVID roundup 10/14: elderly Peoria woman dies
PEORIA, Ill. -- The death of a Peoria County woman in her 80s highlighted Wednesday's COVID-19 report from the Peoria City/County Health Department. The woman lived at Generations at Peoria. The healt...
Oct 14, 2020 Midwest Communications
Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis announces he won’t seek re-election
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis announced in a Wednesday morning news conference he will be moving on from his current post following the 2021 mayoral election. "Spent a lot of time with my wife...
Oct 14, 2020 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Jeremy Scott
