Category Archives: Local News
Choose Greater Peoria kicks off a new summer-long concert series
PEORIA, Ill. - Choose Greater Peoria wants you to come "hang out" downtown this summer...and be entertained. Abby Kaufman says every Wednesday from 11-1, there will be lunchtime concerts and food truc...
Jul 09, 2025 Choose Greater Peoria is kicking off a summer-long concert series at lunchtime at the CAT Visitors Center and Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Tazewell County voter rolls to be electronic in future elections
PEKIN, Ill. - New technology will be coming to polling locations in Tazewell County. Clerk John Ackerman announced on Wednesday that the county has purchased electronic poll books to replace paper ver...
Jul 09, 2025 Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman holds a paper poll book during a press conference on July 9th, 2025, to announce the county's purchase of machines to have electronic versions of the books. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Bradley University President Shadid reflects on first 100 days on campus
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University President James Shadid has been on the job for 100 days. He says his vision for the university is really simple, with a focus on students. "I want to create a premier...
Jul 09, 2025 (Bradley University)
State Treasurer's Office set to return a record number of checks to Illinois residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - This summer, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will return a record number of checks to Illinois residents. $45 million in cash is owed to 600,000 people that probably don't know it...
Jul 09, 2025 Midwest Communications
Coolant leak causes temporary closure of Peoria restaurant
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria restaurant is temporarily closed after smoke filled the dining area Tuesday afternoon. Peoria Fire says crews were called to the Mission BBQ on Sterling just before 1:45 P.M. S...
Jul 08, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Article summary The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will b...
Jul 08, 2025 Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Home invasion suspect indicted by Peoria County grand jury
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A man still on the run from Peoria County sheriff's deputies has been indicted by a grand jury. 34-year-old Adonnis Dent was indicted on the Class X felony count of Home Invasion...
Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria Art Guild seeking stolen painting, suspect identified
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Art Guild is asking for help in locating a stolen painting. In a social media post, the guild says a small painting of a cow with brownish colors and the name "Annie" was sto...
Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria Art Guild)
Investigation underway after shots fired Monday night in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating after shots were fired Monday night in downtown Peoria. Police say officers were dispatched after 10:30 P.M. to the area of Main and Madison. Initial rep...
Jul 08, 2025
'We think about the state in the same way': Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker's new running mate Christian Mitchell has held several roles in state government, including lawmaker and deputy governor. Pritzker said he trusts Mitchell is ready to ...
Jul 08, 2025 Christian Mitchell speaks to Gov. JB Pritzker while meeting with supporters at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on July 2. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
