Category Archives: Local News
Mail strewn about neighborhood prompts police investigation
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The East Peoria Police Department is investigating what it believes to be the theft of mail. Police received a complaint around 5:24 a.m. Saturday of mail scattered throughout an a...
Jun 22, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
The Caterpillar Visitors Center and Museum offers a cool retreat from the heat
PEORIA, Ill. - Looking to beat the heat this weekend? Bring the kids to the Caterpillar Visitors Center and Museum. Caterpillar's Director of Community Relations, Henry Vicary, says it's not your aver...
Jun 22, 2024 (Caterpillar Visitors Center--Facebook page)
State highway shootings decline as critics sue over 'dragnet surveillance'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois State Police say an automated license plate reader program has helped the agency identify witnesses or suspects in 82 percent of highway shooting c...
Jun 22, 2024 Flashing lights are pictured on an Illinois State Police car. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Man found guilty for leaving scene of accident that left Peoria car repair shop manager with disability
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been found guilty for failing to report an accident that left the Peoria Firestone store manager with a permanent disability. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says ...
Jun 21, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Two injured, one with an apparent gunshot wound, after early Friday morning altercation in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were injured, one with an apparent gunshot wound, after an altercation early Friday morning in Peoria. Police responded to reports of a man who had been shot in an apartment ...
Jun 21, 2024
Three men arrested after allegedly stealing and burning pride flags in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say three men have been arrested on hate crime charges after allegedly stealing and burning pride flags. Police say they received complaints on Sunday of the flags stolen ...
Jun 21, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
New Peoria Area Chamber President and CEO introduced to the River City
PEORIA, Ill. - The new leader of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce says she's "elated" to be in the role. Jessica Linder-Gallo was formally introduced to the River City at an event at the Peoria Riv...
Jun 21, 2024 Jessica Linder-Gallo addresses the public at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
A change of plea expected from Highland Park shooter. Here's what we know
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Illinois' Lake County State's Attorney's Office expects a change in plea in the case of a man accused of killing seven people and injuring 48 others during Highland Park's Fourth o...
Jun 21, 2024 (via Village of Highland Park, IL)
Illinois Supreme Court announces candidates to replace retirning Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - Four candidates are being considered to serve the remaining term of a Peoria County judge. Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois announced this week the creation of...
Jun 21, 2024 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Dunlap Schools eying $8.5M athletic training facility
DUNLAP, Ill. - The Dunlap School Board is looking at building an $8.5 million indoor training center for student-athletes. Dunlap District #323 Superintendent Scott Dearman presented plans for the fac...
Jun 21, 2024 (Dunlap School District)
