Category Archives: Local News
East Peoria is putting the Red, White and Blue on display ahead of America 250 celebration
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - This spring, East Peoria is launching some special events ahead of the nation's 250th birthday. The City's Emma Admire says in May, several American-themed floats and displays will...
Mar 07, 2026 The American Flag and branches of the U.S. Military on display during the East Peoria Festival of Lights. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Bradley advances in the MVC Tournament beating Valparaiso 90-84
ST. LOUIS. - The Bradley Men's Basketball team needed two overtimes to beat Valparaiso 90-84 in the quarterfinals at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Friday night at Enterprise Center. Earlie...
Mar 07, 2026
Fire displaces resident and causes $250,000 to a Peoria apartment building
PEORIA, Ill. - Firefighters responded to reports of smoke Friday night at an apartment complex on W. Loire Court in Northwest Peoria. Crews arrived just after 9 p.m., finding moderate smoke in the ent...
Mar 07, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Washington girls' basketball cruises to Class 3A state championship game
NORMAL, Ill. - It was light work for the Washington Lady Panthers basketball team in the state finals. Washington defeated St. Viator, 55-34, Friday afternoon in the Class 3A state semifinals at CEFCU...
Mar 06, 2026 (WCHS #308 Athletics Facebook)
UPDATE: Stabbing victim in Peoria's first homicide of 2026 identified
UPDATED 3:15 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Shortly after Peoria Police reported the city's first homicide of the year, the Peoria County Coroner identified the victim. Coroner Jamie Harwood says 35-year-old Zac...
Mar 06, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
East Peoria mayor talks Par-A-Dice, businesses in State of the City
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria's mayor says the state of the city is "very strong." John Kahl delivered his annual address on the state of the city Friday morning at the Par-A-Dice Casino and Hotel. ...
Mar 06, 2026 East Peoria Mayor John Kahl delivers the 2026 State of the City address. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment
Article Summary Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey. Grayson is undergoing treatment for Stage 4 colon cancer tha...
Mar 06, 2026 Sean Grayson. (Macon Country Sheriffs Office)
Elmwood man arrested on multiple cases of alleged home repair fraud
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - An Elmwood man has been arrested for numerous charges including alleged home repair fraud. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office says 49-year-old Christopher Sloan was arrested Thur...
Mar 06, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Woman injured in rollover crash in Peoria Thursday afternoon
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with entrapment Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Knoxville Avenue and Wilhelm Road. Battalion Chief Larry Carter ...
Mar 06, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Man pinned between semi-trailer and loading dock at Rivian warehouse dies
By Mike Smith NORMAL, Ill. (25 News) - A man is dead after he was pinned between a semi-truck trailer and a loading dock at the Rivian Automotive warehouse Thursday afternoon, authorities confirmed. A...
Mar 06, 2026 (25 News)
