Category Archives: Local News
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back 'swipe fees' ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois lawmakers have decided to delay a ban on "swipe fees" for another year as bankers are locked in a court battle with the state over the ban. Lawmake...
Jun 4, 2025 A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year. (Nathana Rebouças via Unsplash)
Changes made to how Peoria Police scanner traffic is broadcast
PEORIA, Ill. - Unencrypted radio transmissions from the Peoria Police Department are no more. The department announced Wednesday that it has moved its primary dispatch audio channel for daily operatio...
Jun 4, 2025 Police scanners and other communication radios can be seen in use at WMBD News' Traffic One center. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested after allegedly leaving scene of East Peoria crash
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria man has been arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic crash with injuries. East Peoria Police says the crash happened Monday just after 10:15 P.M. on ...
Jun 4, 2025 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
With electric prices going up, advocates tried - and failed - to reform the energy sector
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - Heading into the end of the legislative session, consumer advocates, renewable energy industry groups and environmental advocates were hopeful about a bill that w...
Jun 4, 2025 The Illinois Capitol, as seen from the lawn of the governor’s mansion a few blocks away in late May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Body found in rural Kewanee confirmed to be missing man
KEWANEE, Ill. - The Henry County Coroner has confirmed that a body found last week was that of a Kewanee man who recently went missing. As previously reported, 39-year-old Catrelle Reed went missing o...
Jun 4, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Familiar face to temporarily head up Peoria Heights Fire Department
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Peoria Heights has hired a former Peoria fire chief to temporarily lead its department. Tony Ardis tells 25 News he's willing to serve only on an interim basis to replace Dan De...
Jun 4, 2025 (25 News)
UPDATE: Woman critically injured, suspects in custody following shooting on Peoria Riverfront
Updated: 7:15 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a shooting along the Peoria Riverfront Tuesday afternoon that left the victim in critical condition. Police say the shooting occurred ...
Jun 3, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Man arrested by Peoria Police after alleged grooming incident
PEORIA, Ill. - A man listed with a Texas address was arrested by Peoria Police after an investigation into alleged grooming. Peoria Police say a report was taken on February 12th from a parent regardi...
Jun 3, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria man indicted for allegedly voting multiple times in April consolidated election
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a Peoria attorney for allegedly voting multiple times in a recent election. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 67-year-old Thorn Sm...
Jun 3, 2025 courtroom gavel
Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April
CHATHAM, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - An 8-year-old boy is the most recent casualty of a car crash at a Chatham daycare April 28. Bradley Lund, 8, has been in a Springfield hospital since the collis...
Jun 3, 2025 A memorial was set up at the site where three children and a teen died when a Jeep crashed through a building that housed an after-school program in Chatham in April. A fourth child has since died on Monday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
