Category Archives: Local News
Bradley alum nominated for an Academy Award
PEORIA, Ill. -- This Sunday marks the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, and a Bradley University alum may end up walking away with an Oscar. 25 News had the opportunity to speak with the producer behind o...
Julia Bradley Mar 08, 2023 (25 News)
Old South Peoria school demolition begins
PEORIA, Ill. - After what some say is 50 years of virtual non-use, a more than 100-year-old former South Peoria school is finally meeting a wrecking ball. The city Wednesday began demolishing the form...
Will Stevenson Mar 08, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Local principal chosen as finalist for Illinois' Golden Apple Awards
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The principal at Peoria's Charter Oak Primary School is one of six finalists for Illinois' 2023 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership. Principal Kathleen Lopez Rodriguez wa...
Julia Bradley Mar 08, 2023 (goldenapple.org)
UPDATE: Celebrity sighting at Peoria bar and at Pekin restaurant
UPDATED 9:45 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - It's not every day you see a big time comedian and movie star in Central Illinois. But Will Ferrell was indeed in the area Tuesday, according to social media. The rest...
Will Stevenson Mar 07, 2023 (Maquet's Rail House via Facebook)
Illinois to relocate at least half of current residents at Choate
This article was produced for ProPublica's Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The Illinois Depar...
Will Stevenson Mar 07, 2023 In an exclusive interview, IDHS Secretary Grace Hou discussed impending changes to the state’s system that serves developmentally disabled individuals. (Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News Illinois)
Shooting victim sues alleged shooter, liquor store
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria liquor store that apparently has been the scene of a lot of police calls in recent years is being sued by the victim in one of those crimes. Anthony Thomas, 29, was shot in the...
Will Stevenson Mar 07, 2023 (25 News)
Peoria County Grand Jury files indictments
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury met Tuesday, and charged people in several cases. Among the more significant ones: Robert Arnold (pictured above), 69, Elmwood, was charged with Aggravated Cr...
Will Stevenson Mar 07, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
New event comes to Peoria Riverfront in June
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District is hosting a new event that aims to bring a bigger city experience to local residents and tourists. Park-a-Palooza will take place on the Peoria Riverfront from...
TJ Carson Mar 07, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
Investigators want help solving 2016 cold case
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says a homicide from more than six years ago remains unsolved, and detectives need help solving it. Watkins says a skull washed up on the shore of th...
Will Stevenson Mar 07, 2023 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
Teen arrested after Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police say a teenager is in custody after 71 rounds were fired in a neighborhood Monday afternoon. Public Information Officer Semone Roth says just after 1:30 p.m., officers res...
Julia Bradley Mar 07, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
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