Category Archives: Local News
Peoria sees job loss in Illinois employment growth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The September unemployment rate in Illinois decreased in twelve metropolitan areas, except one, Peoria. According to preliminary data released on Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of La...
Oct 24, 2019 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Coroner calls for burial of unclaimed remains
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria County Coroner's Office has announced its yearly burial of unclaimed cremated remains. The office, in conjunction with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, has released a list ...
Oct 24, 2019 AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser
Blue trick or treat buckets speak for children on Halloween
PEORIA, Ill. - A trend around Halloween can speak volumes for some children who do not communicate the same as other children. Katlyn Linsley, President of the Central Illinois Autism Association, sai...
Oct 24, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Greater Peoria Homecoming to show visitors what's new
PEORIA, Ill. - The day after Thanksgiving in downtown Peoria will be an opportunity to connect with those in the area. The first Greater Peoria Homecoming event will be a night where people visiting f...
Oct 24, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Al Fresco Park lease agreement approved by Heights board
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Plans for a revival of the Al Fresco Park in Peoria Heights is a step closer to reality. The Peoria Heights Village Board on Tuesday night approved a lease agreement with devel...
Oct 24, 2019 KDB Group
AP source: Phillies hiring Joe Girardi as manager
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies are hiring former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler. The person spoke to The Associated Press on con...
Oct 24, 2019 New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi watches batting practice before Game 7 of the American League Championship Series baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Shooting on S. Blaine leaves one injured
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just after 8:15 p.m. Wednesday to Matthew Street near W. Ann. While searching the area, officers found a male victim who had been shot in the leg on S. Blaine...
Oct 24, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Commission creating international scholarship
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Sister City Commission said Wednesday night it wants to make it possible for an aspiring scholar to attend Bradley University. The commission said it was working towards cre...
Oct 23, 2019 1470 WMBD/Jeremy Scott
Northmoor Road in Peoria to reopen Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - After about a year of being closed for construction, Northmoor Road in Peoria will reopen to all traffic. The stretch of Northmoor between Allen Rd. and University is expected to be ope...
Oct 23, 2019 MWC-MS-ICCGA
Peoria Park District is going solar
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees approved a power purchase agreement for solar equipment at four locations at the Board meeting Wednesday night. Solar equipment will be insta...
Oct 23, 2019 Dalton Kemper/WMBD
