Category Archives: Local News
Peoria County Sheriff's deputies more prominent on county's roads to stop bad driving
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - Peoria County Sheriff's deputies are being more proactive in getting dangerous driving off of the county's roads. Sheriff Chris Watkins says there have been around 1,000 traffic ...
Feb 20, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Chillicothe home damaged in Thursday morning fire
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - There were no injuries after a fireplace failure reportedly caused damage to a Chillicothe home Thursday morning. Chillicothe Fire Chief Tom Shubert says crews were called to the a...
Feb 20, 2025 D4E / CC
Giannoulias hosts press conference to clarify REAL ID federal deadline requirements
PEORIA Ill. - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to clear up what is expected for Illinoisans ahead of this looming "REAL ID" federal deadline. Giannoulias hosted a press conference Thursday m...
Feb 20, 2025 (Illinois Secretary of State)
PPD offers safety tips for pedestrians and drivers
PEORIA, Ill. - After several fatal crashes involving pedestrians, the Peoria Police Department is offering tips to keep you safe while crossing the roads. PPD says pedestrian safety involves following...
Feb 20, 2025 PinkBadger / Depositphotos.com
Woman's vehicle crashes into West Peoria business
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County deputies shut down part of Farmington Road Wednesday evening after a car crashed into a building. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says just before 6:45 p.m., a fe...
Feb 20, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Resident and firefighter injured in Peoria garage fire
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called to N. Timber Circle early Wednesday afternoon for a garage fire. Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Calhoun says when they arrived just before 12:20 p.m., crews s...
Feb 20, 2025 1470&100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Early voting gets underway in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. -- Early voting for the 2025 Consolidated Election kicks off Thursday in Tazewell County. According to County Clerk John Ackerman, residents can either send in a vote-by-mail bal...
Feb 20, 2025 (Tazewell County)
Moss Avenue residents learn about drainage and reconstruction project
PEORIA, Ill. - A major construction project is set to take place on Moss Avenue in Peoria. Peoria Public Works held an informational meeting with a Q&A Wednesday night to talk about the project, a...
Feb 19, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria-area legislators react to Governor's State of the State address
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria area legislators are reacting to Governor J.B. Pritzker's "State of the State" address Wednesday afternoon. Peoria Democratic State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth says there i...
Feb 19, 2025 (State of Illinois)
UPDATE: Pritzker calls $55.2B budget 'responsible and balanced' - but warns Trump policies could upend it
UPDATED 6:42 P.M. SPRINGFIELD - An improved revenue forecast is helping ease pressure on state finances as Gov. JB Pritzker calls for tightened spending to balance the budget without tax increases on ...
Feb 19, 2025 Governor JB Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/pool)
