Category Archives: Local News
Ameren Illinois: Over 2,000 customers still without power after Thursday's storms
PEORIA, Ill. - Ameren Illinois says storms that blew through Central Illinois Thursday night left thousands of its customers without power. As of 10:30 a.m. Friday, crews continue to work to restore p...
Jun 14, 2024 (Ameren Illinois)
Rivian facing another round of layoffs
NORMAL, Ill. - Another round of layoffs is underway at Rivian as part of the EV maker's efforts to cut costs. Confirmation of the job cuts comes as founder and CEO RJ Scaringe is cutting back on his h...
Jun 14, 2024 The 100,000th vehicle has rolled off he line at Rivian's plant in Normal, Illinois.
(Rivian Automotive Facebook)
Homegrown Peoria-area businesses receive state recognition
PEORIA, Ill. - Six businesses in the Peoria area have now been recognized as some of the best in Illinois. The six have been named "Illinois Makers" by the state tourism office. The six are: George's ...
Jun 13, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
"Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM!" to help promote the Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. - The largest fireworks show in Illinois will also help spread the message about what is great in the Greater Peoria area. The annual show on the riverfronts of Peoria and East Peoria "Ch...
Jun 13, 2024 (Fritz Moser/Midwest Communciations)
UPDATE: Girl who died after medical emergency on flight diverted to PIA identified by Peoria County Coroner
UPDATED 5:15 P.M. PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner has identified the girl who died after a medical emergency forced a Chicago-bound plane to land at Peoria International Airport Thursd...
Jun 13, 2024 AMT Ambulance (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Mike Sabol)
WCHD reports first West Nile virus positive bird of 2024 in Woodford County
METAMORA, Ill. - The Woodford County Health Department reported its first case of the year of a bird testing positive for West Nile virus in the county on Thursday. WCHD says a dead Blackbird found in...
Jun 13, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Rollover crash in Peoria sends several people to the hospital
PEORIA, Ill. - Police say several people have been injured in a double rollover crash in Peoria. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says the crash at Van Buren and NE Adams happened around 7:15 a.m. Thur...
Jun 13, 2024 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
UPDATE: Teenage girl suffers leg injury after reported shooting in Peoria
UPDATED 5:23 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - A teenage girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot early Thursday morning in South Peoria. Peoria Police say 56 shots were fired in four...
Jun 13, 2024
With high temperatures over the next few days, Peoria opens Cooling Centers
PEORIA, Ill. - With temperatures in the 90s over the next few days, and heat indices even higher, the City of Peoria is opening Cooling Centers for people who need to get out of the excessive heat. Th...
Jun 13, 2024 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Collins: Threat of severe storms Thursday evening
PEORIA, Ill. - There is a threat of severe storms for the Peoria area Thursday evening. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says a line of severe thunderstorms will approach the Illi...
Jun 13, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
