Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Public Works moves into residential areas on Monday
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Works will begin clearing and treating residential streets on Monday. Street crews have been working to treat and clear Peoria's main arterial streets since Friday. With t...
Jan 13, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Resident and pets escape fire Sunday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - There were no injuries after a Sunday morning fire on Peoria's South Side. Crews arrived just after 9:30 A.M. to the area of Charlton and 4th Street. Upon arrival, they spotted smoke co...
Jan 13, 2025 D4E / CC
Peoria man charged with Aggravated Robbery
PEORIA Ill. - One man has been charged for robbing an individual at gunpoint, that he met on Facebook Marketplace, in October of last year. According to the Peoria County State's Attorney's office -- ...
Jan 10, 2025 Tobias Taylor mug shot
Carle Health announces mask mandate for frontline employees
PEORIA Ill. - Carle Health officials announcing a mask mandate for frontline employees. According to 25News -- In a letter to employees Friday, officials stated surgical masks will be required for wor...
Jan 10, 2025 (Carle Health)
First-of-its-kind deal gives new name to Peoria Civic Center Theater
PEORIA, Ill. - For the first time in the 42-year history of the facility, a portion of the Peoria Civic Center will have a name attached to it. Civic Center and city leaders announced Friday a naming ...
Jan 10, 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)
Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign enters final stretch
PEORIA, Ill. - The holiday season has ended, but the Salvation Army's Tree of Lights campaign isn't over yet. The annual campaign, which began in early November, continues through the end of the month...
Jan 10, 2025 (25 News)
Voting open: Here's where to cast your ballot for a new state flag
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted through Feb. 14. Vote...
Jan 10, 2025 Flags fly atop the Illinois Capitol dome. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Ways to help mail carriers deliver in snowy conditions
PEKIN Ill. - With several snowfalls being in the weather forecast within the past week, a reminder to help out your local mail carrier. According to Abbey Bort, a mail carrier in Pekin, there are many...
Jan 10, 2025 mail and packages
UPDATED: Traffic Collision Alert cancelled for Peoria County
UPDATED 11:15am PEORIA COUNTY Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office has cancelled the Traffic Collision Alert for Peoria County. Citizens that were involved in vehicle crashes should report the ac...
Jan 10, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
Peoria could reimburse non-profit for housing the homeless in motels
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria outreach group LULA has helped more than 40 individuals living on the streets find shelter in a motel, and city officials may want to reimburse the organization. Since Jan. 4, LU...
Jan 10, 2025 Scott McLeod / CC
