Category Archives: Local News
In month since SCOTUS bribery decision, Madigan-related corruption cases forge ahead
Attorneys on both sides of the federal corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan didn't agree on much this past month, but they are aligned on one thing: they're prepared t...
Aug 02, 2024 Former House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Jan. 3. Attorneys for Madigan and those caught up in related corruption cases argue a U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrowing the federal bribery statute should result in the dismissal of charges or acquittal of convictions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Cause of death for 8-year-old girl from Missouri who died on flight diverted to Peoria revealed
PEORIA, Ill. - The cause of death for an eight-year-old girl from Missouri who died last month after a medical emergency on a flight diverted to Peoria has been revealed. Peoria County Coroner Jamie H...
Aug 02, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Non-profit started in Peoria continues to send ambulances to Ukraine
PEORIA, Ill. - Saving lives with donated ambulances, fire engines and SUVs. That's the mission of U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine, a non-profit that got its start two years ago in Peoria. OSF HealthCare's...
Aug 02, 2024 A former AMT ambulance is delivered to Ukraine in 2022. (File-OSF HealthCare)
Disc golfers from around the world visit central Illinois for Ledgestone Open
EUREKA, Ill. - Disc golfers from around the world will converge on central Illinois this weekend as they take part in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country. From Thursday through Sund...
Aug 01, 2024 Professional disc golfer Nathan Queen tees off on the famous 'Water Tower Hole' at the Lake Eureka Temp course during the 2024 Ledgestone Insurance Open. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Minor injuries after crash involving Peoria Police cruiser Thursday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries after a crash involving a Peoria Police cruiser early Thursday morning. Peoria Police say it happened at around 3:30 A.M. ...
Aug 01, 2024 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police arrest two people, one on multiple warrants, Wednesday night
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say two people were arrested Wednesday night on multiple charges and warrants. Officers observed a wanted suspect, identified as 26-year-old Kennie Young, just before 9:00...
Aug 01, 2024 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
OSF HealthCare's Bob Anderson announcing retirement
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF HealthCare is announcing the retirement of Central Region CEO Bob Anderson early next year. OSF says Anderson has been instrumental in designing and constructing several projects on...
Aug 01, 2024 (OSF HealthCare)
Under new law, Illinois employers can't force workers to sit through anti-union meetings
Pritzker signs 'Worker Freedom of Speech Act' at organized labor convention ROSEMONT (Capitol News Illinois) - Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at curtailing the practice of "cap...
Aug 01, 2024 After signing legislation aimed at curtailing the practice of what sponsors dubbed “captive audience meetings,” in which workers are required to listen to their employer’s religious or political views, Gov. JB Pritzker poses with the bill at the Illinois AFL-CIO's biennial convention in Rosemont on Wednesday. Pritzker is flanked by AFL-CIO's national president Liz Shuler and the state organization’s president Tim Drea (left) and state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago (right), along with other proponents of the bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
UPDATE: Peplowski and Team USA take silver in 4x200 freestyle relay
PARIS - Germantown Hills is now home to an Olympic medalist. Anna Peplowski will take home silver from Paris after being a part of the United States swimming 4x200 meter freestyle relay time. Peplowsk...
Aug 01, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS, IN - June 17th, 2024 - Anna Peplowski during the 2024 United States Olympic Swimming Team Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo By Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics
Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises
(Capitol News Illinois) Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier The day before she was shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, Sonya Massey's mother ...
Aug 01, 2024 MASSEY PROJECTOR: Santita Jackson sings at a rally to remember Sonya Massey. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
