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CityLift service to Washington extended after pilot program success
WASHINGTON, Ill. - A pilot program that started six months ago for some residents of Washington is being continued for the time being. The Greater Peoria Mass Transit District says "CityLift" paratran...
Will Stevenson Jan 30, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police investigate Sunday night carjacking
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a reported carjacking that occurred in an area close to both the West Bluff and Central Peoria. Police say it happened just after 9 p.m. Sunday on West M...
Will Stevenson Jan 30, 2023 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Peoria Police investigate two armed robberies Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating two more armed robberies in two parts of the city on Sunday. One of those was reported prior to noon in the area of Bradley University. A female victim t...
Will Stevenson Jan 30, 2023 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Coroner identifies victim in fatal crash near Morton
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - Authorities in Tazewell County have released the name of the victim in Saturday morning's fatal accident on Interstate 74. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley says prelimina...
Will Stevenson Jan 30, 2023 Midwest Communications
Very slight decline in Peoria-area gas prices
PEORIA, Ill. - After a couple weeks of increases, two agencies that monitor gas prices across the country say the Peoria area saw an ever-so-slight decline. AAA has the current Peoria-Pekin metro area...
Will Stevenson Jan 30, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull passes away
CHICAGO, Ill. - One of the greatest to don a Chicago Blackhawks sweater has passed away. The NHL Alumni Association Monday announced the passing of Bobby Hull. He was 84. Hull played for 15 years with...
TJ Carson Jan 30, 2023 Thank You (23 Millions+) views / CC
Peoria Police arrest two juveniles on burglary charge
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police says they're investigating a case where several male juveniles were allegedly breaking into a vehicle next to Bradley University. Authorities say officers were dispatched ...
TJ Carson Jan 30, 2023 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria warming centers are open
PEORIA, Ill. -- With cold temperatures and wind chills below zero in Central Illinois through Wednesday, the City of Peoria has warming stations open to the public. Warming stations are available at t...
Julia Bradley Jan 30, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
PPD: Illegal firearm found in Peoria traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. -- A traffic stop in Peoria early Sunday morning led to an arrest for unlawful possession of a weapon. Peoria Police said officers made the stop on S. Western Avenue around 2:40 a.m., fin...
Julia Bradley Jan 30, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
PPD investigating armed robbery at a Peoria Auto Zone
PEORIA, Ill. -- Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Peoria AutoZone store on Saturday night. A witness told Peoria Police a man came into the store near the corner of S. Western Avenue and ...
Julia Bradley Jan 30, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
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