Category Archives: Local News
State Rep. Mike Unes will not run for re-election
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois State Rep. Mike Unes has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2020. The Republican, who represents Illinois' 91st District, announced Thursday that he will f...
Oct 25, 2019 Illinois Rep. Michael Unes, R-Pekin, speaks to students during the TECH 2016 Exhibition in the rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Illinois reports 2nd vaping-related death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a second state resident has died after being hospitalized for a vaping-related lung injury. The department on Thursday re...
Oct 25, 2019 In this photo made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, a woman uses her vaping device in Harmony, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Peoria sees job loss in Illinois employment growth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The September unemployment rate in Illinois decreased in twelve metropolitan areas, except one, Peoria. According to preliminary data released on Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of La...
Oct 24, 2019 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Coroner calls for burial of unclaimed remains
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria County Coroner's Office has announced its yearly burial of unclaimed cremated remains. The office, in conjunction with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, has released a list ...
Oct 24, 2019 AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser
Blue trick or treat buckets speak for children on Halloween
PEORIA, Ill. - A trend around Halloween can speak volumes for some children who do not communicate the same as other children. Katlyn Linsley, President of the Central Illinois Autism Association, sai...
Oct 24, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Greater Peoria Homecoming to show visitors what's new
PEORIA, Ill. - The day after Thanksgiving in downtown Peoria will be an opportunity to connect with those in the area. The first Greater Peoria Homecoming event will be a night where people visiting f...
Oct 24, 2019 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Al Fresco Park lease agreement approved by Heights board
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Plans for a revival of the Al Fresco Park in Peoria Heights is a step closer to reality. The Peoria Heights Village Board on Tuesday night approved a lease agreement with devel...
Oct 24, 2019 KDB Group
AP source: Phillies hiring Joe Girardi as manager
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies are hiring former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler. The person spoke to The Associated Press on con...
Oct 24, 2019 New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi watches batting practice before Game 7 of the American League Championship Series baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Shooting on S. Blaine leaves one injured
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just after 8:15 p.m. Wednesday to Matthew Street near W. Ann. While searching the area, officers found a male victim who had been shot in the leg on S. Blaine...
Oct 24, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Commission creating international scholarship
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Sister City Commission said Wednesday night it wants to make it possible for an aspiring scholar to attend Bradley University. The commission said it was working towards cre...
Oct 23, 2019 1470 WMBD/Jeremy Scott
