Category Archives: Local News
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
Article Summary The 340B Drug Pricing Plan is intended to give safety-net clinics and rural hospital access to discounted drugs. Pending legislation to expand those providers' access to those discount...
May 16, 2026 A billboard truck urges lawmakers to “say no to 340B abuse” as it makes its rounds in the neighborhood surrounding the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Dixon sworn-in to take reins of Peoria Police Department
PEORIA, Ill. - There's a new top cop in the city of Peoria. Brad Dixon was officially sworn-in Friday afternoon as the Chief of Police for the Peoria Police Department. A ceremony to swear in Dixon to...
May 15, 2026 Brad Dixon is sworn-in as Chief of Police for the Peoria Police Department at a ceremony at City Hall on May 15th, 2026. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Rik Edgar to step down as Peoria Civic Center General Manager
PEORIA, Ill. - A leadership change is coming to the Peoria Civic Center as General Manager Rik Edgar prepares to leave for a new position. Edgar announced Friday he will depart June 20 after eight yea...
May 15, 2026 (File-Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD)
IDOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance
Article Summary The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week it will soon repay up to $60,000 in student loans for up to 50 eligible employees over four years as part of an initiative...
May 15, 2026 A truck drives on Illinois roads. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Jacques Abou-Rizk)
IDPH: Hantavirus risk in Illinois is low
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Should Peoria area residents be concerned following reports of a potential hantavirus in Illinois? State health officials say no, explaining the patient being treated has not been ...
May 15, 2026 Illinois Department of Public Health Facebook Page
State health officials say 'don't forget the bug spray' when outdoors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - If you're planning to spend time outside this weekend, public health officials are reminding you to bring and use bug spray. Mosquitos, ticks, and bats are ready to feast-and we ar...
May 15, 2026 Bignai / Depositphotos.com
Carle Health offering 'Cancer Screening Day' next week
PEORIA, Ill. - Carle Health Greater Peoria Oncology is offering free, walk-in cancer screenings and mammograms to the community next week. On Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carle Health Methodist Nor...
May 15, 2026 (Carle Health)
UPDATE: Local police raising money for Special Olympics with "Cop On A RoofTop"
(UPDATED 11:59 A.M.) WASHINGTON, Ill. - Police officers across central Illinois spent their Friday morning on top of a popular chain coffee shop for a good cause. The annual "Cop On A Rooftop" was hel...
May 15, 2026 Members of the Washington Police Department collect donations in front of the Dunkin' at the Cherry Tree Shopping Center, while two officers stand on top of the building's roof. It's part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
East Peoria remembers only officer to die in the line of duty
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Only one police officer has died in the line of duty in the history of the East Peoria Police Department. On Thursday afternoon, that officer was honored as part of a memorial cere...
May 14, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Advocates, accusing governor of 'lack of engagement,' urge passage of data center regulations by end of May
Article Summary Advocates are calling for the General Assembly to pass the POWER Act to regulate data centers before the legislative session ends on May 31. The urgency, they say, is that data center ...
May 14, 2026 Jen Walling, the executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, speaks about the POWER Act at a May 13, 2026, news conference. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Nikoel Hytrek)
