Category Archives: Local News
Bomb Squad gang members convicted
PEORIA, Ill. -- After a trial that lasted close to two months in federal court, 13 members of a Peoria gang were found guilty of several charges, including murder, attempted murder and gang violence. ...
Dec 17, 2019 Midwest Communications
East Peoria City Council talks cannabis and video gaming cafes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- During East Peoria's last city council meeting of the year, adult-use recreational cannabis ordinances were matched with the state law, and commissioners discussed banning video g...
Dec 17, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
David Lee Roth to join Kiss in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. --A legendary rock singer has been added to the bill for Kiss' stop in Peoria. David Lee Roth, the former lead singer for Van Halen, will be a special guest for the February 15th show at ...
Dec 17, 2019
Washington man charged with murder
WASHINGTON, Ill. -- A Washington man has been charged with murder. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office has charged Daniel Allbritton, 52, with three counts of murder in connection to the case of John...
Dec 17, 2019 Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Ex-Trump campaign official Rick Gates gets jail time
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Trump campaign official Rick Gates has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and three years of probation. That's despite his extensive cooperation in special counsel Robert Muell...
Dec 17, 2019 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Illinois announces extension for ACA enrollment
Chicago -- Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has been extended through Wednesday, December 18, 2 a.m. Central Standard Time. Consumers have an additional t...
Dec 17, 2019 getcovered.illinois.gov
War Memorial Drive to open
PEORIA, Ill. -- Here is some good news for Peoria commuters. Eastbound War Memorial Drive between Prospect Street and Adams Street will reopen to two lanes starting this Friday, December 20 -- weather...
Dec 17, 2019 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond, File
Pritzker announces efforts to improve early childhood development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. J-B Pritzker this week announced efforts to improve early childhood care and education in Illinois. Pritzker said he wants to make Illinois the best state in the nation for f...
Dec 17, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Bustos pushes for C-130Js at Peoria Air National Guard
PEORIA, Ill. -- Leaders pushing for C-130Js for the Peoria Air National Guard. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) said the planes would be beneficial for the men and women serving in Peoria. "What thi...
Dec 16, 2019 (Senior Airman Kaylee Clark/U.S. Air Force via AP)
The Peoria Ronald McDonald House opens its doors
PEORIA, Ill. -- A snowy Monday marked the big day for the Peoria Ronald McDonald House with the official ribbon cutting. Now that the facility is open, it will be able to host 22 families, with space ...
Dec 16, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
