Category Archives: Local News
Despite two decades of education and enforcement, drivers still failing Scott's Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - For a moment, Illinois State Trooper Alex Womack was flying, tumbling in mid-air, alternately seeing sky then ground. He doesn't remember hitting the road. ...
Apr 4, 2025 Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly hands a flag to Meghan Carns, the widow of Trooper Clay Carns, who died on Dec. 23, 2024. John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington, was charged with violating Scott's Law, which is a Class 4 Felony. (Photo provided)
East Peoria bans panhandling, standing in certain intersections
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The East Peoria City Council unanimously approved banning pedestrians from standing or gathering at ten intersections throughout the city this week. Several council members cited s...
Apr 4, 2025 (City of East Peoria)
Senate Democrats champion program to streamline Illinois college applications
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Senate Democrats voiced their support Thursday for a bill that would create a program to streamline high school students' college application processes, reducing fees and making...
Apr 3, 2025 Sen. Christopher Belt discusses a bill that would streamline the college application processes for Illinois colleges and universities at a news conference Thursday in the Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Turnout low, but election leaders find positives after consolidated elections
PEORIA/TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - While central Illinois election officials wish turnout numbers were higher for the consolidated elections, they are taking away some positives. After Tuesday's vote, Peo...
Apr 3, 2025 A sign indicates one of the polling locations in Morton, at Community United Church of Christ, on Election Day 2025. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teenager arrested after allegedly possession stolen vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager was arrested Wednesday after allegedly being in possession of a stolen vehicle. Peoria Police says officers responded to the area of University and Columbia Terrace just befo...
Apr 3, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
CJ Harvest expected to open this summer on Peoria's south side
PEORIA, Ill. - New signs on a long-awaited grocery store on Peoria's south side have sparked excitement in the community. Chuck Brown purchased the old Save-A-Lot building on Western Avenue in 2021. H...
Apr 3, 2025 CJ Harvest Supermarket is set to open this summer on Peoria's south side.
(25 News)
PPD investigates aggravated battery with a firearm
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police were called Tuesday afternoon to a hospital on reports of a person dropped off with a gunshot wound. PPD says when officers arrived around 2:50 p.m., they made contact wit...
Apr 3, 2025
Man arrested for possession of stolen firearm and other charges in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police arrested a man Tuesday on multiple gun charges. Officers responded to the area of Lucerne Court and Melcosta Drive around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, on reports of trouble with a ...
Apr 3, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man pleads guilty for role in fatal 2022 New Years Day shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A guilty plea has been entered by a man for his role in a New Year's Day 2022 fatal shooting in Peoria that left a woman dead. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 30-year-o...
Apr 2, 2025 Robert White (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail 2022)
Man found guilty for 2023 shooting death at South Peoria liquor store
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been found guilty for a 2023 murder at a South Peoria liquor store. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 19-year-old Jared WIlliams was found guilty on Wednesday o...
Apr 2, 2025 courtroom gavel
