Category Archives: Local News
Former Washington mayor honored by proclamation
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The Washington City Council took time at its meeting Monday night to honor the city's former leader. A proclamation was read by Mayor Lilija Stevens that recognized the 24 years of ...
Aug 19, 2025 Gary Manier's last day on the job as Washington's mayor is Monday. He spoke with WMBD's Greg and Dan Show to talk his time in office. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD-Julia Bradley)
Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing
Article Summary Beekeepers face steep startup costs and significant bee colony losses - often exceeding 50% annually. Illinois has more than 5,400 registered beekeepers, with nearly 9 in 10 managing 1...
Aug 19, 2025 Luke Harvey, owner of the Riverview Road Apiary, inspects a frame of bees. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Tom O’Connor)
Pritzker and higher education leaders launch 'One Click College Admit' program
CHICAGO, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker and leaders of Illinois' higher education system have launched One Click College Admit - a statewide direct admissions program for Illinois public universities and...
Aug 19, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Second Republican candidate announces her candidacy for Illinois' 17th District
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The chair of the Carroll County Board, Julie Bickelhaupt of rural Mount Carroll, has announced her candidacy for Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Bickelhaupt joins fellow ...
Aug 19, 2025 The chair of the Carroll County Board, Julie Bickelhaupt of rural Mt. Carroll has announced her candidacy for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
Powerball jackpot grows with no big winner Monday night
CHICAGO, Ill. - No one won the Powerball jackpot Monday night, but two people matched five numbers, winning $1 million in Arizona and Texas. The winning numbers for Monday were: 15, 46, 61, 63, 64, an...
Aug 19, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Powerball tickets are seen at a liquor store, in Washington, U.S., July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Teenager sentenced for role in East Bluff shooting in January
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager will spend several years in prison for his role in a shooting in Peoria's East Bluff earlier this year. Court records indicate 19-year-old Isaiah Throgmorton was sentenced to...
Aug 18, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria man ordered to stay in jail after arrest for allegedly sexually abusing minor relatives
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man will remain in jail until trial after his arrest last week for allegedly sexually abusing two minor relatives. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 19-year-old ...
Aug 18, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Raoul sues Trump administration for access to crime victim funding
Article Summary Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is seeking to block the Trump administration from withholding $54 million from the state that would aid crime victims. The administration is seeki...
Aug 18, 2025 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Teenager arrested after allegedly robbing taxi driver in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A 15-year-old was arrested after allegedly carjacking a taxi driver early Sunday morning in Peoria. Peoria Police say officers responded just before 1:30 A.M. to the area of Armstrong a...
Aug 18, 2025 Peoria Police Department
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure that was supported by Illinois Treasurer M...
Aug 18, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
