Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Civic Center adds shows with country superstar and former Scottish Rite shows
PEORIA, Ill. - The head of the Peoria Civic Center on Friday announced new shows that feature a mix of headliners and acts looking for a play to perform. General Manager Rik Edgar tells WMBD's "Greg a...
Sep 12, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Bradley University Cuts Ribbon on Revitalized Williams Dining Hall
Bradley University officially opened its newly renovated Williams Dining Hall on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Bradley alum and celebrity chef Jeff Mauro. The updated dining space...
Sep 11, 2025 Bradley University President James Shadid and Chef Jeff Mauro cut the ribbon on the new Williams Dining Hall.
Former Peoria liquor store owner found guilty of withholding tax revenues
PEORIA, Ill. - A federal jury has convicted a former Peoria liquor store owner of trying to defraud the government out of tax revenue. 61-year-old Jalal Nimer Asad of Lindenhurst was found guilty Wedn...
Sep 11, 2025 courtroom gavel
Tremont superintendent says rumored threat to safety not "credible"
TREMONT, Ill. - The superintendent of Tremont District 702 says rumors of threats to school safety were determined to be not "credible or legitimate." 25 News reports that Sean Berry sent an email to ...
Sep 11, 2025 (Tremont Community Unit School District)
Former President Bush advisor who informed of 9/11 attacks to help with Peoria Riverfront Museum exhibit
PEORIA, Ill. - A new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum next year will coincide with the anniversary of one of the worst attacks ever on American soil. The museum will partner with the 9/11 Memor...
Sep 11, 2025 Andrew Card speaks at a memorial ceremony on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Card informed former President George W. Bush of the attacks at a Florda school, and is part of one of the most well-known photos from the day. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois State Police troopers injured in Cedar Street Bridge crash Thursday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Two Illinois State Police troopers were injured in a crash on the Cedar Street Bridge on Thursday morning. State police says the three-vehicle crash occurred just after 6:00 A.M. No inf...
Sep 11, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Amid fears of being in large crowds, Peoria Police chief says officers are trained to handle many emergencies
PEORIA, Ill. - Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's murder Wednesday at Utah Valley University is raising strong concerns about his security detail that accompanied him on campus. Peoria Police Chie...
Sep 11, 2025 Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria in the WMBD Radio Studios. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Peoria psychologist suggests distancing from politically-charged social media posts after Kirk's death
PEORIA, Ill. - The murder of conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday was followed by a lot of politically-charged opinions on social media. Dr. Barbara...
Sep 11, 2025 Antioch Group of Peoria (Antioch Group Facebook page)
18-year-old pleads not guilty to RICO charges in Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A young man pleaded not guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act Charges Wednesday in a Peoria County courtroom. 25 News reports 18-year-old Jayshon Davis ...
Sep 11, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Man found guilty in 2022 fatal shooting death of teenager near former Quest Charter Academy
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been found guilty in the shooting death of a teenager nearly three years ago. 25 News reports that 21-year-old Erick Jackson was convicted Wednesday of First Degree Mur...
Sep 10, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
