Category Archives: Local News
Purple Heart returned to family of Peoria native
DECATUR/PEORIA, Ill. - A purple heart belonging to a Peoria-native is back in its rightful home. At a ceremony in Decatur on Wednesday, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned the heart to the broth...
Jul 04, 2025 (State of Illinois)
Peoria man accused of killing 7-month-old son ordered to stay in jail until trial
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man charged with the homicide of his infant son will remain in jail until his trial. 41-year-old Dwayne Davis was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder. He's ...
Jul 04, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
East Peoria fire chief urges residents to "play it safe" on the 4th of July
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - When it comes to the 4th of July, it's really best to leave the fireworks to the professionals. East Peoria Fire Chief Bobby Zimmerman says what you can actually buy and use in Ill...
Jul 04, 2025 GeneGlavitsky / Depositphotos.com
ISP: Expect increased law enforcement throughout 4th of July weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The 4th of July weekend gets underway Friday, and Illinois State Police will be out in force watching for the "fatal four". Those are the four most common contributing factors in f...
Jul 04, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM set to celebrate America on Friday night
PEORIA, Ill. - The largest fireworks show in the state of Illinois, and one of the largest in the country is set to kick off on the evening of the 4th of July. Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BO...
Jul 03, 2025 An image from the 2022 "Red, White, and Boom" show along Peoria's riverfront. (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
TAPS offers advice to help keep pets calm during 4th of July festivities
PEKIN, Ill. - For most people, America's birthday is gleefully celebrated with fireworks, but your pets may not feel the same way. Tazewell Animal Protective Society Executive Director Tori Menke says...
Jul 03, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
East Peoria ramping up security measures for Red, White, and BOOM
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The city of East Peoria is enhancing security measures for Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM Friday night. Police Chief David Catton says a security perimeter will be in e...
Jul 03, 2025 (City of East Peoria)
Central Illinois Congressmen react along party lines to "Big Beautiful Bill" passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reactions to the passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" are falling along party lines. 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) says the bill is a "generational ...
Jul 03, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria seeks to impose fines on owner of Riverview Plaza building
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria is done waiting for repairs to be made to a downtown building. 25 News reports that the city has requested a Peoria County judge enforce minimum fines of more than tw...
Jul 03, 2025 A moving truck is seen outside the Riverview Plaza building on March 11th, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Peoria man identified as victim in fatal East Peoria crash
UPDATED 5:08 P.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The victim in a fatal two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in East Peoria has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 30-year-old Dominque Stringe...
Jul 03, 2025 Illinois State Police are investigating a crash on the East Peoria side of I-74 Thursday morning, involving a semi and a passenger vehicle. (25 News)
