Category Archives: Local News
Bill establishes commission to increase communication on public health issues
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill creating an interdisciplinary commission to study the interplay between animals, the environment and infectious disease within the Illinois Department of P...
May 22, 2025 Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, speaks on the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Bradley University names new dean for College of Education of Health Sciences
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University has named a new dean for its College of Education of Health Sciences. Dr. Jeffrey Wanko will begin his new role on July 15th. Wanko recently served as Associate Provo...
May 22, 2025 (Bradley University)
One person injured after shooting near former Quest Middle School
PEORIA, Ill. - One person was injured after a shooting near the former Quest Charter Academy Middle School on Thursday. Peoria Police has not released many details, but do say a male was shot and was ...
May 22, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Man charged in South Pekin double homicide pleads not guilty
PEKIN, Ill. - The man accused of a double homicide in South Pekin last month has pleaded not guilty. 21-year-old Memphis Rue appeared in court on Thursday. He is charged with First Degree Murder in th...
May 22, 2025 (Tazewell County Sheriff's Office)
Elite Safe School is making a difference in at-risk students lives
PEORIA, Ill. - As the school year comes to a close, a Peoria non-profit group can breathe a little easier with the states proving its programs are working for at-risk students. Elite Community Outreac...
May 22, 2025 Elite's Game Changers Safe School operates out of the second floor of the Peoria Dream Center. (25 News)
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - Lawmakers approved measures limiting AI instruction at community colleges, requiring seat belts on school buses, and mandating food handlers receive certain aller...
May 22, 2025 State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Two men alleged in central Illinois spa robberies ordered to stay in jail
PEORIA, Ill. - A pair of men allegedly connected to a string of robberies to central Illinois spas will stay in jail until trial. 25 News reports a judge on Wednesday granted prosecutors' request to h...
May 21, 2025 courtroom gavel
West Peoria mayor makes endorsement in Illinois' U.S. Senate race
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - West Peoria's mayor is joining a coalition to help a former central Illinois resident's bid for the United States Senate. Jimmy Dillon on Wednesday endorsed Raja Krishnamoorthi in ...
May 21, 2025 8th District Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi speaks in front of his Peoria household to begin his candidacy for United States Senate. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Washington city council wants more answers on amphitheater project
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The city of Washington is putting a proposed amphitheater project on the back burner, for the time being. The proposed 5,000-seat amphitheater from the Hengst Foundation would be lo...
May 21, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
The Peoria Riverfront Market is back for another season
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's popular Riverfront Market returns this weekend. Sharon Gramm, who's been in charge of the market for 20 years, tells WMBD's "Greg and Dan", they've got over 115 vendors this ye...
May 21, 2025 (Peoria Riverfront Association)
