Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State Police stepping up patrols for holiday travel
METAMORA, Ill. -- Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for roadway travel, and Illinois State Police are prepared for the increased traffic. ISP Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina said...
Nov 26, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria's Ronald McDonald House nearly ready to open
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria's Ronald McDonald House, located at the corner of Monroe and Spalding downtown, opens its doors Monday, December 16. Kelly Thompson, CEO of Ronald McDonald Charities of Central ...
Nov 26, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Jeremy Scott
Collins: Expect high winds, rain through Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. -- A powerful storm system is expected to bring sustained winds of 25-35 miles per hour with occasional wind gusts around 50 miles per hour Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. ...
Nov 26, 2019 (AP Photo/Paul White)
I-DOT prepped and ready for winter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, -- The Illinois Department of Transportation said they are well prepared for winter and highway snow removal. I-DOT crews are ready to plow the more than 45 thousand miles of Illinoi...
Nov 26, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Second man charged in Princeville double homicide enters plea
PEORIA, Ill. -- A second man charged in connection with the 2018 murders of a Princeville couple had his plea deal accepted by the court Monday, and was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Matthew Robert...
Nov 26, 2019 25 News
Four Liaison Officers hired for Peoria Schools
Peoria schools will be adding more manpower to deal with at-risk students. The Peoria Board of Education Monday night approved the hiring of four additional family school liaisons to be stationed at P...
Nov 25, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBDkevin bessler
Pekin City Council approves zoning for recreational cannabis sales
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin City Council approved the zoning for the sale of recreational cannabis in the city, but not for a dispensary. Earlier this year, the city asked for the public's input on the le...
Nov 25, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
A multi-vehicle accident in Peoria claims a life
PEORIA, Ill. -- Police responded to a four vehicle crash before 5 p.m. Monday at War Memorial and Meadowbrook. Peoria Public Information officer Amy Dotson said Peoria Fire and AMT crews transported t...
Nov 25, 2019 Midwest Communications
Fire safety tips to remember for the upcoming holiday
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Before you dip that bird in the fryer, there are a few safety tips from the Peoria Heights Fire Department. Frying turkeys have become popular for prepping Thanksgiving dinner,...
Nov 25, 2019 Midwest Communications
CityLink announces Thanksgiving agenda
PEORIA, Ill. -- CityLink has rolled out its operations schedule for Thanksgiving week 2019. The last lineup for Wednesday, Nov. 27 is scheduled to leave at 8:45 P.M. from the Transit Center, and then ...
Nov 25, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
