Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Heights mayor to veto grocery tax
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Peoria Heights Mayor Matt Wigginton says he intends to veto a one-percent grocery tax enacted by the Village Board. The Village Board voted 5-1 in favor of the tax during a depa...
Sep 13, 2025 (Village of Peoria Heights)
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire
Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won't seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield By ANDREW ADAMS - Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Sen. Bill Cunningham, one of the most powerful Democrats in ...
Sep 12, 2025 Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski enters Illinois GOP primary for governor
Dabrowski joins race with more than $1 million raised so far By BEN SZALINSKI - Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski officially announced he will run for the Republ...
Sep 12, 2025 Ted Dabrowski talks to fellow Republicans at a State Central Committee meeting in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo)
Early morning house fire in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - No injuries are reported from a house fire in Chillicothe. It occurred at 12:24 a.m. Friday near Second and Ash Streets. Heavy fire was reported from the front and one side of the ...
Sep 12, 2025 Midwest Communications
Peoria man sentenced to 20 years for 2019 death
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County Judge has sentenced Doyle Eugene Nelson, 24, to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2019 murder. Nelson was 18 at the time of the shooting death of Zarious Fair. He ple...
Sep 12, 2025 Photo: Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Fire at Peoria church
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters responded to a fire at a church. Crews found fire showing from a sign on the roof of Unity House of Prayer on Northeast Perry when they arrived around 9:50 a.m. Frid...
Sep 12, 2025 Aerial photo of fire at Unity House of Prayer in Peoria Sept. 12, 2025
South Peoria house fire under investigation
PEORIA, Ill. - An early morning house fire on Friday in South Peoria is under investigation. Peoria Fire crews were called to the area of Adrian G Hinton and Grove at around 4:30 A.M. 25 News reports ...
Sep 12, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Civic Center adds shows with country superstar and former Scottish Rite shows
PEORIA, Ill. - The head of the Peoria Civic Center on Friday announced new shows that feature a mix of headliners and acts looking for a play to perform. General Manager Rik Edgar tells WMBD's "Greg a...
Sep 12, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Bradley University Cuts Ribbon on Revitalized Williams Dining Hall
Bradley University officially opened its newly renovated Williams Dining Hall on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Bradley alum and celebrity chef Jeff Mauro. The updated dining space...
Sep 11, 2025 Bradley University President James Shadid and Chef Jeff Mauro cut the ribbon on the new Williams Dining Hall.
Former Peoria liquor store owner found guilty of withholding tax revenues
PEORIA, Ill. - A federal jury has convicted a former Peoria liquor store owner of trying to defraud the government out of tax revenue. 61-year-old Jalal Nimer Asad of Lindenhurst was found guilty Wedn...
Sep 11, 2025 courtroom gavel
