Category Archives: Local News
Illinois state Senate President John Cullerton retiring
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Democratic state Senate President John Cullerton has announced he's stepping down from the Illinois Legislature. Cullerton said Thursday night in a statement, that his retirement ...
Nov 15, 2019 MWC- Cullerton Retires
Illinois Department of Health reports 4th vaping-related death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported the death of a fourth Illinois resident who had recently been hospitalized with lung injury associated with the use of e-ciga...
Nov 15, 2019 In this photo made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, a woman uses her vaping device in Harmony, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
House OKs easier access to lobbyist information
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The House has overwhelmingly approved a measure ease access to disclosure requirements for lobbyists who try to influence the General Assembly. Debate lasted more than an hour...
Nov 15, 2019
Peoria Chiefs will take part in MiLB Copa de la Diversión in 2020
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Chiefs announced Thursday that the team will be a part of MiLB Copa de la Diversin in the 2020 season, with a team identity of En El Rio de Peoria. The MiLB Copa de la Diver...
Nov 14, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Sheriff: Suspect in S. California high school shooting in custody
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells KNX radio the suspect in the Saugus High School shooting is in custody. The sheriff says the suspect is a student and was ...
Nov 14, 2019 Ambulances are parked outside of Saugus High School after reports of a shooting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Santa Clarita, Calif. A few people were injured Thursday during a shooting at the high school, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and a search was underway for the gunman, authorities said. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bradley University launches new nursing program
PEORIA, Ill. -- The nation's medical field desperately needs new nurses. Dr. Jessica Clark, with Bradley University's Department of Nursing, said Illinois in particular has seen an aging population of...
Nov 14, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley
KISS concert date confirmed for Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Legendary rock group KISS will make a stop in Peoria during its "End of the Road" tour. LiveNation announced KISS will perform at the Peoria Civic Center on February 15. Tickets go on ...
Nov 14, 2019 Jen Rosenstein
House OKs consolidation of 650 local pension programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House has approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to consolidate hundreds of local pension programs covering police officers and firefighters to boost investment retur...
Nov 14, 2019
Peoria crews battle house fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called around 2:15 a.m. Thursday to a fire in the 1100 block of E. Kansas Street. The homeowner, who was already outside with police, said the fire started in ...
Nov 14, 2019 Midwest Communications
Salvation Army kicks off 'Tree of Lights' campaign
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Salvation Army kicked off its Tree of Lights campaign Wednesday night at Northwoods Mall in Peoria. The Corps' Rich Draeger said this year's goal for the campaign is $1,650,000. Dr...
Nov 14, 2019
