Category Archives: Local News
Peoria man sentenced after pleading guilty to daughter's death
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man will spend 70 years in prison after pleading guilty to the death of his daughter two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 27-year-old Shamari William...
Aug 02, 2024 courtroom gavel
One person dead after Marquette Heights house fire
MARQUETTE HEIGHTS, Ill. - One person is dead after a house fire in Marquette Heights Friday morning. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley confirmed the fatality, but did not release any other inform...
Aug 02, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Man stabbed in Peoria Thursday night
PEORIA, Ill. -Police say a man was stabbed in the neck Thursday night in Peoria. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers responded around 7:25 p.m. to the area of S. Livingston and Humboldt Stre...
Aug 02, 2024 (Midwest Communication)
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)
