Category Archives: Local News
Lawmakers advance measure to regulate ride-shares as 'common carriers'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Lawmakers are considering a bill that would treat ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft as "common carriers," opening them up to the same level of liab...
Will Stevenson Mar 20, 2023 Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine
U.S. Senate Democrat Durbin tests positive for COVID, will quarantine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the chamber's No. 2 Democrat, said on Sunday that he will quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, adding to a number of lawmakers from both par...
Julia Bradley Mar 20, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin takes part in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on President Joe Biden's judicial nominees on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Peoria crash sends four people to the hospital
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria crews responded to a two-vehicle accident with entrapment just after 6 p.m. Sunday in the area of N. Orange Prairie Road and W. Flagstone Drive. Crews used hydraulic cutters and...
Julia Bradley Mar 20, 2023 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Teen injured in Saturday night shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager was injured after Peoria Police say he was shot at Saturday night. Police officials released details of the incident more than twelve hours after they say a ShotSpotter alert...
Will Stevenson Mar 19, 2023 Midwest Communications
2022 breaks records for film/TV production in Illinois -Pritzker
CHICAGO, Ill. - You know all the "Chicago" shows legendary TV producer Dick Wolf puts out? They're largely produced in Illinois, and the shows helped contribute to the state's record year last year fo...
Will Stevenson Mar 19, 2023 (State of Illinois)
Nuclear option: Illinois grapples with the future of nuclear power
CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A measure allowing the construction of new commercial nuclear power plants has bipartisan, bicameral support in the state legislature as the body considers its ...
Will Stevenson Mar 19, 2023 State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is pictured in a House committee. He is the sponsor of a bill that would allow new nuclear power projects in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Friday night shooting leaves one seriously injured
PEORIA, Ill. - At least one person was critically hurt following a reported shooting in the West Bluff area. Peoria Police say it happened around 9 p.m. Friday on West Thrush, inbetween Broadway and S...
Will Stevenson Mar 19, 2023 Midwest Communications
Corvette giveaway benefits East Peoria park project
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- A new Corvette has been given away to benefit a park now under construction in East Peoria. With a 6.2 Liter V-8 engine, the car, a 2023 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Corvette ...
Julia Bradley Mar 18, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Library plans informational picket as contract negotiations slow
PEORIA, Ill. - Members of the union representing Peoria Public Library employees say they will hold an informational picket next week as they say there is "slow movement" in their negotiations on a ne...
Will Stevenson Mar 17, 2023 (25 News)
City officials concerned with number of recent arson fires
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria officials are expressing at least some concern about what may seem to be a growing number of a specific type of fires in the city. In the last month, at least six fires in differ...
Will Stevenson Mar 17, 2023 Midwest Communications