Category Archives: Local News
Faulty wiring sparks fire at Peoria home, displaces two residents
PEORIA, Ill. - Faulty electrical wiring is blamed for a house fire that displaced two Peoria residents Friday evening. Firefighters were called to the 3000 block of Avalon Place just before 7:00 p.m.,...
Sep 5, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
LaHood feels safe with mail-in balloting at this time, but wants a watchful eye on process
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's Republican Congressman says he feels safe with vote-by-mail "at this point" but does have some concerns. 17th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) of Dunlap says the pr...
Sep 4, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Two arrested after vehicle crash and gunshots in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two arrests were made after a car was allegedly shot Thursday evening in Peoria. Police say officers arrived just before 7:00 P.M., seeing a vehicle with front-end damage and damage con...
Sep 4, 2026
State audit finds child protection agency made progress, but was still noncompliant with 2020 law
Article Summary An audit found several documentation lapses by the Department of Children and Family Services, including failures to provide evidence of routine healthcare for children in state custod...
Sep 4, 2026 The Department of Children and Family Services building in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Galena Road Industrial Park project receives federal funding help
PEORIA, Ill. - Development of the Galena Road Industrial Park is getting a boost from the federal government. On Friday, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) announced that $600,000 in federal funds wi...
Sep 4, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
9/11 fighter pilot to speak at the City of Washington's remembrance ceremony Sunday
WASHINGTON, Ill. - This Sunday (September 6), the City of Washington marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. That day, Fighter Pilot Heather "Lucky" Penney and her commander were ordered to intercept Flig...
Sep 4, 2026 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Travelers flocked to the 'Middle of Everything' last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact
Article Summary Illinois had a good year for tourism in 2025, with over 115 million visitors spending over $50 billion - breaking records, according to the governor's office. The total economic impact...
Sep 4, 2026 Stickers advertise tourism attractions in southern Illinois. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova).
Pearl Technology recognized as one of the fastest growing IT providers in the nation
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill.- (25 News) - A technology company in Central Illinois was recently recognized as a leader among the nation's fast-growing IT providers. Pearl Technology in Peoria...
Sep 4, 2026 Pearl Technology in Peoria Heights is receiving national recognition. (25 News)
West Peoria prepares for another Labor Day celebration
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - A celebration of labor will march its way through Farmington Road in West Peoria on Monday. The annual Labor Day Parade will kick off at 11:00 A.M. near Lower Bradley Park and end ...
Sep 4, 2026 Mayor James Dillon waves to the crowd in a convertable during the 2025 Peoria Labor Day Parade, moved to West Peoria from downtown Peoria. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
ISP and local police ramp up enforcement with 'Click It, Or Ticket' for the holiday weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - If you're hitting the road this Labor Day Weekend, expect some company. Illinois State Police and local police are ramping up patrols through the holiday weekend. Trooper Jayme Buford s...
Sep 4, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
