Category Archives: Local News
Convicted felon sentenced again on gun charges in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been sentenced to 55 months in prison, along with three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. 39-year-old Alan Collins was previousl...
Jul 04, 2024 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
PCAPS says leave your pets at home on the 4th of July
PEORIA, Ill. - Animal shelters see the highest intake of pets each year around the 4th of July. Peoria County Animal Protection Services' Becky Spencer says leaving your pets at home on the 4th is alw...
Jul 04, 2024 damedeeso / Depositphotos.com
Felony charges against two people after their pit bulls allegedly attacked couple in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Felony charges have been filed against two people after their pit bulls allegedly injured a couple near Bradley University. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says an arrest wa...
Jul 03, 2024 courtroom gavel
East Peoria Police preparing for Red, White, and BOOM on riverfront
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - More than 200,000 people are expected to fill the Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts for Thursday night's Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM. East Peoria Police Chief David...
Jul 03, 2024 (File/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Public Schools looking to fill vacancy on board
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public Schools board added a new member this week, and they need one more. The district says a vacancy has been created in District Three after the resignation of Anni Reinki...
Jul 03, 2024 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of a financial cushion as the prior year's revenues exceeded final projections by about $123 million. T...
Jul 03, 2024 The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Families enjoy new July 3rd event for Peoria Park District takes place at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District's reimagined July 3rd celebration event made its debut on Wednesday at Glen Oak Park. Traditionally, the park district held a fireworks display on the evening o...
Jul 03, 2024 A sign tells visitors what the rules are to have a safe and fun time at "The Streets Belong to Me: Glen Oak Park" on july 3rd, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police investigating shooting that left man injured
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a shooting from Tuesday night that left a man injured. Police say officers were conducting an investigation just before 8:45 P.M. in the area of Phoenix ...
Jul 03, 2024
State and local police will be out in force throughout the 4th of July weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois State Police and local law enforcement officers are beefing up patrols throughout the long 4th of July holiday weekend. Illinois State Trooper Jayme Bufford says they'll b...
Jul 03, 2024 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Sollberger: What's legal and illegal when it comes to personal fireworks on the 4th
PEORIA, Ill. - When it comes to personal fireworks this Fourth of July, if it flies in the air and explodes...it's probably illegal. Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger lists a few fireworks and novelt...
Jul 03, 2024 Allexxandar / Depositphotos.com
