Category Archives: Local News
Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing and German Air Force pilots are training together
PEORIA, Ill. - The Illinois Air National Guard 182nd Airlift Wing and the German Air Force flew together above Peoria Tuesday, preparing for a collaborative training mission. Last year, Peoria soldier...
Sep 04, 2024 C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift Wing and Connecticut’s 103rd Airlift Wing sit on the 182 AW apron in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2015. The Hercules is capable of taking off and landing on rough terrain and is a key airframe for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lealan Buehrer/Released)
Two ordered to remain in custody following fatal shooting in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were ordered to remain in jail Tuesday in connection to a shooting death in downtown Peoria last week. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says petitions to detain 40...
Sep 03, 2024 Mugshots of Lacorles Edwards and Walter Dearmond. (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional - at least as it applies to four ind...
Sep 03, 2024 A Chicago Transit Authority train is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Bird with West Nile found in Tazewell County
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Officials in Tazewell County say a bird collected has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The county health department says the bird was found in Washington on August 21st and sent...
Sep 03, 2024 Tim Sheerman-Chase / CC
Peoria Police responde to numerous Labor Day weekend incidents
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police responded to numerous violent incidents from the Labor Day holiday weekend. Police are looking for a female suspect in an aggravated incident from Saturday morning. Office...
Sep 03, 2024
Mega Millions near $700 million for Tuesday's drawing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - With the right numbers, a mega payout could be yours Tuesday. The Mega Millions jackpot sits at an estimated $681 million for Tuesday's drawing. If it were to be won Tuesday, it wo...
Sep 03, 2024 (Mega Millions Consortium)
Greater Peoria Honor Flight headed to Washington, D.C.
PEORIA, Ill. - The 32nd Greater Peoria Honor Flight left for Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning. 77 local veterans and their guardians will be visiting the monuments and war memorials in D.C., before re...
Sep 03, 2024 (Greater Peoria Honor Flight)
GasBuddy: Gas prices continue to fall; prices could be below $3.00 a gallon soon
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped 4.8 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61 on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 stations in Peoria. Peoria prices are 13...
Sep 03, 2024 Orin Zebest / CC
Central Illinois unions parade through downtown Peoria to honor workers
PEORIA, Ill. - A wide range of labor unions that serve central Illinois and beyond marched with pride Monday morning through the streets of downtown Peoria. Teachers unions, Teamsters, the UAW, electr...
Sep 02, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man shot early Sunday morning in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police were called to the 1400 block of SW Jefferson Avenue early Sunday morning for a shooting. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says a ShotSpotter alert indicated five rounds we...
Sep 02, 2024
