Category Archives: Local News
Peoria bar owner sued for allegedly not paying song license fees
PEORIA, Ill. - The owner of a Peoria bar is being sued for allegedly playing unlicensed music. Martini's on Water Street is one of 15 venues or establishments across the country being sued by the Amer...
Mar 18, 2025 (Martini's on Water Facebook)
Illinois' community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the largest sprin...
Mar 18, 2025 The spring 2025 enrollment report shows enrollment at community colleges in Illinois grew at a record pace compared to a year ago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Insurance company seeking damages from estate of former WTVP CEO, former finance director
PEORIA, Ill. - A lawsuit has been filed in Peoria County against the estate of WTVP's former CEO and former finance director. WTVP's insurance company, Cincinnati Insurance, is suing the estate of the...
Mar 18, 2025 (25 News)
Teenagers charged with murder in connection to Wood Sage Apartments fatal shooting ordered held
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers charged in connection with a shooting death at the Wood Sage Apartments last November will remain in custody until trial. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says ...
Mar 18, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Peoria Heights woman identified as victim found in Illinois River in Bartonville on Monday
UPDATED 3/19 2:16 P.M. PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The identity of the body found in the Illinois River on Monday has been released. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says the victim is 24-year-old Alexsu...
Mar 18, 2025 (Peoria County Coroner)
Goodwill of Central IL's Don Johnson announces retirement
PEORIA, Ill. - Goodwill of Central Illinois' President and CEO Don Johnson is retiring. Johnson has been with the non-profit since 2016, following years with the Heart of Illinois United Way and the H...
Mar 18, 2025 Don Johnson of Goodwill Industries has announced he is retiring.
(1470 & 100.3 WMBD - Julia Bradley)
East Peoria teen charged with attempted murder for Christmas 2023 incident
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A teenager is charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing gunshots in East Peoria early Christmas morning in 2023. Shell casings were found in the driveway, and multiple...
Mar 18, 2025 Christopher Humes mugshot from Tazewell County Jail (Courtesy of 25 News).
Early voting now gets underway in Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County voters now get to join the consolidated election party. Monday is the first day voters in the county can cast an early ballot for the April first elections. Early voting w...
Mar 17, 2025 joaquincorbalan / Depositphotos.com
One driver involved in two-vehicle crash in Peoria arrested on a drug charge
PEORIA, Ill. - One person has been arrested after a two-vehicle crash Friday in Peoria. Peoria Police say 39-year-old Theron Seiber was arrested for Possession of Cannabis. Police say Seiber was the d...
Mar 17, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peorians celebrate St. Patrick's Day with annual parade through downtown
PEORIA, Ill. - Hundreds lined the streets of downtown Peoria Monday morning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual parade run by the St. Patrick Society of Peoria weaved its way from Monroe to Mai...
Mar 17, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
