Category Archives: Local News
ICC receives second grant from the Good Jobs Challenge program
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -Illinois Central College announced on Friday that it has received a $4.8 million grant from Round 2 of the Good Jobs Challenge. ICC is one of eight funded programs, the only institu...
Jan 24, 2025 (Illinois Central College)
Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee 'overwhelmed with emotions'
For the first time in more than a decade, a Republican will chair an Illinois House committee. Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hills...
Jan 24, 2025 Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, is pictured on the Illinois House floor alongside a picture of him in military uniform. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki; Army photo provided)
Prosecutor says Madigan should've heeded 'wrong way' signs but instead pursued profit
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Federal prosecutors continued their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, accusing the longtime Democratic powerb...
Jan 24, 2025 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks toward the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Closing arguments are underway in Madigan’s corruption trial, which this week passed the three-month mark. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crash on Murray Baker Bridge halts traffic for nearly an hour
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- An early morning crash on the East Peoria side of the Murray Baker Bridge shut down traffic on eastbound I-74 for nearly an hour Friday. The multi-vehicle crash happened around 6:...
Jan 24, 2025 (Illinois Department of Transportation)
More details revealed in agreement to name Peoria Civic Center's Theater
PEORIA, Ill. - Financial details of a newly announced agreement between the Peoria Civic Center and Prairie Home Alliance have been released. Prairie Home Alliance was announced this month as the new ...
Jan 23, 2025 Peoria Civic Center Assistant General Manager Beau Sutherland speaks at the Peoria Civic Center to announce a naming rights deal with Prairie Home Alliance for the center's theater. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Arrest made in South Peoria fatal crash involving pedestrian struck by vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made in a fatal hit-and-run incident in South Peoria more than a week ago. Peoria Police say 36-year-old Demoriel Sims was identified as a suspect in the case of the ...
Jan 23, 2025 Demoriel L. Sims mug shot
Man who eluded police after stealing vehicle with a child inside it in Peoria pleads guilty
PEORIA, Ill. - The man behind a nearly two week manhunt after taking a vehicle with a child inside it in Peoria has pleaded guilty. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 46-year-old Victor ...
Jan 23, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate w...
Jan 23, 2025 The Illinois State Board of Education is advising local school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try to take enforcement actions on school grounds. (Highlights added)
Jury finds man guilty in Labor Day weekend 2022 shooting death of 24-year-old on Peoria's South Side
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been found guilty of First Degree Murder for a 2022 Labor Day weekend fatal shooting on Peoria's South Side. 26-year-old Domincue Linwood was found guilty on Thursday for the ...
Jan 23, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Citizens get peek at proposed Washington amphitheater project
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The public received its first look at Washington's proposed amphitheater Wednesday night. An open house at Five Points showed people renderings, with city leaders on hand to answer ...
Jan 23, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
