Category Archives: Local News
Victim of the I-74 crash near Morton identified
MORTON, Ill. - A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 east of Morton Tuesday, claimed the life of a Metamora woman. Tazewell County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 25-year old Taylor Lynn Rud...
Nov 13, 2019 Midwest Communications
House approves cap on insulin costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois House has approved legislation to cap the amount diabetes patients must pay for insulin to $100 a month. The vote Wednesday to answer skyrocketing prescription insuli...
Nov 13, 2019 MWC-IL STATE RADIO PHOTO CREDIT
Snow plow drivers urge caution on the roadways
PEORIA, Ill. -- With a few snowfalls already this year, snow plow drivers want to remind motorists to use caution and be safe, especially around the plows. The City of Peoria, Peoria County, and the I...
Nov 13, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
$1K offered for capture of shooting suspect
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Greater Peoria Area Crime Stoppers have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Tyshan J. Gayton, 23, of Peoria. Peoria Police said Gayton is wanted in con...
Nov 13, 2019 Peoria Area Crime Stoppers
Civic Center comedy show brings new contraption
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Nov. 15 Louis C.K. show at Peoria Civic Center will introduce a new concept to the area. Thanks to Yondr, attendees will have their cell phones and other devices that have the abil...
Nov 13, 2019 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
First public Trump impeachment hearing begins
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has opened the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff opened the live, televised session Wed...
Nov 13, 2019 Career Foreign Service officer George Kent and top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine William Taylor, right, are sworn in to testify during the first public impeachment hearing of the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, Wednesday Nov. 13, 2019 in Washington.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Southside Mission prepares to feed over 4,000 on Thanksgiving
PEORIA, Ill. -- It's no easy feat cooking for over 4,000 people. Chef Chris Franzo, with Peoria's Southside Mission, told WMBD's Greg and Dan, that's how many container meals they will deliver to loca...
Nov 13, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley
Peoria shooting victim listed in serious condition
PEORIA, Ill. -- According to Public Information Officer Amy Dotson, Peoria Police searched the area of Adams, Washington and South Streets Tuesday night looking for a crime scene after a shooting on t...
Nov 13, 2019 Midwest Communications
UnityPoint will not merge with Sanford Health
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. -- UnityPoint Health will not merge with Sanford Health, according to a news release. UnityPoint officials said, "Over the past several months, UnityPoint Health has seriously exp...
Nov 13, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
I-74 crash near Morton claims one life
MORTON, Ill. - One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 east of Morton. Illinois State Police say a semi and a Honda Accord, both driving eastbound around noon, slowed down due ...
Nov 12, 2019 Midwest Communications
