Category Archives: Local News
'Steiner Symposium' returns to Bradley University Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Charley Steiner is back in town. The ESPN legend and voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers is at his alma mater Bradley University Tuesday for the annual sports-themed symposium named after ...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 (Bradley University)
Theis, sworn in as chief justice, says partisanship has no role on state Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Mary Jane Theis was sworn in as chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday in a public ceremony, becoming the fourth woman to hold the gavel sinc...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis is sworn in by outgoing Chief Justice Anne M. Burke. Both are Democrats. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
New billboard campaign by Center for Prevention of Abuse
PEORIA, Ill. - The Center for Prevention of Abuse is doing its part to try and reduce the rate of violent crime in Peoria, and especially in specific areas. The center has placed billboards in places ...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 (25 News)
Proposal reborn to add pavilion to Donovan Park
PEORIA, Ill. - The group that wants to add a pavilion to Donovan Park in North Peoria is trying again to make their proposal a reality with the Park District. Peoria Park District Executive Director E...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 (Pavilion in the Park)
Juvenile shot in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A juvenile was injured by a shooting in South Peoria. Peoria Police say it happened just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday near Griswold and Adams, where they responded on a ShotSpotter alert of 1...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 Midwest Communications
Man sentenced to federal prison following April police chase
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man will go to prison for a few years after pleading guilty to a felony weapons-related charge. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Jacobi Turner-Claudin, 29, was sentenced last we...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Gas prices decline in Peoria-Pekin area
PEORIA, Ill. - Don't tell some gas stations in Peoria, but both AAA and GasBuddy.com say the price of gas took a bit of a drop in the last week. AAA's Peoria-Pekin Metro average as of Monday sits at n...
Will Stevenson Nov 14, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Morton Marching Band earns highest ranking ever at nationals
MORTON, Ill. -- A historic marching season ends on a high note. The Morton High School Marching Band wrapped up their season at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis over t...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2022 (Courtesy of Ken Zurski)
LaHood could become next NRCC chair
PEORIA, Ill. - No matter how the balance of power may be shaking out in Congress, one local lawmaker may soon have some more responsibility. 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood is in line to chair ...
Will Stevenson Nov 13, 2022 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
'Help Fill Howie' for Phoenix Community Development Services
PEORIA, Ill. - "Howie" at Phoenix Community Development Services needs your help. "'Howie' is a specialized vehicle that we have. It stands for 'Hygiene On Wheels Independence Empowered,'" said Jolene...
Will Stevenson Nov 13, 2022 (Phoenix Community Development Services)