Category Archives: Local News
One plane in Chicago slides off the runway, hundreds of flights canceled
CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) -- Snowfall in the Midwest is taking its toll on air travel in Chicago as one plane trying to land at O'Hare International Airport slid off the runway. The city's aviation departmen...
Nov 11, 2019 Midwest Communications
Woman dies after being found unresponsive at Tazewell County Jail
PEKIN, Ill. -- A woman died Sunday after being found unresponsive in her jail cell at the Tazewell County Jail, according to authorities. Sarah Seybold, 41, was found unresponsive at about 8:15 p.m. S...
Nov 11, 2019
Peoria Snow Fighters out in force as snow continues to fall
PEORIA, Ill. -- The City of Peoria Snow Fighters hit the streets Monday morning around 8 a.m. Sie Maroon, Assistant Public Works Director, said the initial snowfall melted as it hit the ground. But, w...
Nov 11, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley (file)
Peoria home destroyed by fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Fire destroyed a Peoria home early Monday morning, leaving a man and his dog homeless. The call came in around 4:00 a.m. from the 1500 block of W. Greenlawn Street. Battalion Chief Nat...
Nov 11, 2019 25 News
Collins: Up to 3 inches of snow on the way
PEORIA, Ill. -- The National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Peoria area that will remain in effect through 2 p.m. Monday. News partner 25 News Chief ...
Nov 11, 2019 Midwest Communications
PCAPS offers 'Pets for Vets'
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria County Animal Protection Services, or PCAPS, is hosting "Pets for Vets" in honor of Veterans Day through the end of November. Veterans can adopt any animal at PCAPS without havi...
Nov 11, 2019
Peoria crews battle kitchen fire Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Firefighters were called just before 5 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 500 block of Homestead Avenue. Crews made their way through the front door and found the home's stove and kit...
Nov 11, 2019 Midwest Communications
Veterans Day events and closures for Monday, Nov. 11
PEORIA, Ill. (WEEK) -- Veterans Day is Monday, November 11 and several organizations and area businesses are hosting events to recognize and honor veterans through ceremonies, parades and free meals. ...
Nov 10, 2019 AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
Accident involving extrication Saturday evening
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria fire companies responded to a two vehicle accident at 4:22 p.m. Saturday at 2600 W. Forrest Hill. Upon arrival, first responders found that one vehicle was on its side with the ...
Nov 10, 2019 Midwest Communications
AmeriCorps NCCC team helps Peoria Park District
PEORIA, Ill. -- Since September, a group of nine young adults from various locations across the United States have been working with the Peoria Park District. The group works for AmeriCorps NCCC. NCCC...
Nov 09, 2019 Dalton Kemper/1470WMBD
