Category Archives: Local News
Maroon: Peoria snow plows and their crews are ready
PEORIA, Ill. - The man in charge of the City of Peoria's snow plowing efforts is happy to hear various reports suggesting we might not get as much snow as first feared out of the upcoming winter storm...
Will Stevenson Dec 21, 2022 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Victim in fatal crash near Chillicothe identified
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - A man from Lacon has been identified as the man who died in a crash north of Chillicothe Tuesday. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identified the man as John Johnson, 87. Harwoo...
Will Stevenson Dec 21, 2022 (25 News)
East Peoria City Council approves cannabis dispensary
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Two ordinances approved by the East Peoria City Council Tuesday night cleared the way for a new cannabis dispensary in the city. Both measures were approved by 4-1 votes. The first...
Will Stevenson Dec 21, 2022 (City of East Peoria via 25 News)
Salvation Army, others help local homeless stay warm during upcoming winter storm
PEORIA, Ill. - Not everyone is fortunate to have shelter during this week's winter storm, but a local group is working to try and get everyone inside. Major Heath Sells appeared on the Greg and Dan Sh...
Will Stevenson Dec 21, 2022 (Salvation Army)
Winter Storm Warning now in effect
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect across a good portion of Illinois -- including Peoria -- Thursday morning through Saturday morning, for a weather event that will remind us ...
Will Stevenson Dec 21, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Man goes to prison for federal drug, weapons offenses
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man will spend the next 12 years in a federal prison after being sentenced on Friday. 33-year-old Daryl McGhee was convicted in two separate trials on drug trafficking and weap...
Will Stevenson Dec 21, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
PFD: Overnight fire caused by "misused smoking materials"
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Firefighters say there are no injuries following a devastating house fire overnight, reportedly caused by misused smoking materials. The initial call came in just after 1:30 a.m...
Cooper Banks Dec 21, 2022 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Water main break forces Peoria health office closure
PEORIA, Ill. -- A water main break has forced the Peoria City/County Health Department to close for at least Wednesday. The closure reportedly impacts programs and services at the facility at 2116 Nor...
Cooper Banks Dec 21, 2022 Photo courtesy of 25 News
Law enforcement officials push for ban on high-power, high-capacity weapons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Some of the state's leading law enforcement officials on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass a statewide ban on high-power, high-capacity weapons, which they sa...
Will Stevenson Dec 20, 2022 Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart (right) and other law enforcement officials testify before a House committee Tuesday as members consider a bill to ban high-power, high-capacity weapons in Illinois. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)
Bills for Illinois American Water customers to increase next year
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Illinois American Water customers will see price increases next year. The base rate increase was approved by an order from the Illinois Commerce Commission. The request to raise the...
Will Stevenson Dec 20, 2022 Illinois American Water