Category Archives: Local News
Bradley's new president meets community for first time
PEORIA, Ill. - It's a "new day" in Peoria. That's the phrase used to describe the beginning of James Shadid's tenure as the 13th president of Bradley University. Shadid was introduced to Peoria and th...
Apr 08, 2025 (Bradley University)
One gap closes while another widens for Peoria City Council races after first mail-in ballots counted
PEORIA, Ill. - One Peoria city council race got closer, while the gap grew larger in another, after the first batch of mail-in ballots. Peoria County Election Commission Executive Director Elizabeth G...
Apr 08, 2025
Murder trial for Sangamon County sheriff's deputy could be moving to Peoria County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The trial of a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Sonya Massey last year could move to Peoria County. At a motion hearing Tuesday in ...
Apr 08, 2025 Sean Grayson is pictured in a booking photo. The former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with first-degree murder and accused of shooting Sonya Massey to death in her kitchen. (Source: Sangamon County Sheriff's Department)
Man arrested in Peoria for home invasion and crash
PEORIA, Ill. - Police arrested a man Friday morning after he allegedly kicked in the door of a Peoria home, stole the victim's vehicle, and led officers on a chase. PPD Spokesperson Semone Roth says p...
Apr 08, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
ICC announces student transfer partnership with Millikin
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois Central College has announced a new partnership with Millikin University in Decatur. The agreement announced Tuesday allows ICC graduates to be automatically accepted to M...
Apr 08, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state's Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are o...
Apr 08, 2025 Nursing homes in Illinois are pressing state lawmakers for an increase in their Medicaid reimbursement rates. (Credit: Shutterstock.com)
Back from trade mission, Setti sees closer ties with Mexico despite tariffs
PEORIA, Ill. - The leader of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council sees potential for even closer business relationships between Illinois and Mexico, as President Trump imposes tariffs on ma...
Apr 08, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker, left, shakes hands with Mexico state Gov. Delfina Gómez Álvarez, right, after the two states signed a memorandum of understanding. (Photo provided by Gov. JB Pritzker’s office)
Bradley PT students help boost Peoria firefighters' health
PEORIA, Ill. - A unique partnership between Bradley University and the Peoria Fire Department is giving students real-world experience, while helping firefighters stay in peak physical condition. Seco...
Apr 08, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Woman charged in connected to fatal pedestrian crash in Washington
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A 64-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash last week in Washington. The Tazewell County Circuit Court says Sue Sagel is charged with Aggra...
Apr 07, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
OSF Healthcare names new CEO for Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF Healthcare has a new leader. OSF announced on Monday that Kimberly Russo has accepted the role of chief executive officer for the central region. Her first day will be April 28th. R...
Apr 07, 2025 (OSF HealthCare)
