Category Archives: Local News
Fourth of July celebrations to take place across central Illinois. Here's a list of events
PEORIA, Ill. - Numerous communities across central Illinois will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America over the next few days. In Peoria and East Peoria, people can enjoy the annual C...
Jul 03, 2024 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Autopsy results of Peoria Co. inmate released, as investigation continues
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner says an autopsy on a Peoria County Jail inmate, found dead early Tuesday morning, was inconclusive. In a statement Wednesday morning, Coroner Jamie Harwood say...
Jul 03, 2024 (File-Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD)
Home in Tazewell County damaged by fire Tuesday night
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A fire in Tazewell County late Tuesday night heavily damaged a home and a vehicle on the property. Pekin Firefighters Local 524 said on its Facebook page that crews were on the...
Jul 03, 2024 Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD
Morton teachers looking for more pay to stay in profession
MORTON, Ill. - Teachers in Morton District 709 could soon reach the picket line if a new contract is not agreed upon. Morton Education Association (MEA) President and 6th grade teacher Shane Weyland t...
Jul 02, 2024 (Morton School District Unit 709)
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state's voter registration database are now law after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a wide-...
Jul 02, 2024 A voting booth is pictured in Sangamon County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
West Nile virus found in Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The West Nile virus has been found in Peoria County. The Peoria City County Health Department says it was recently found in a positive mosquito sample. The virus is transmitted t...
Jul 02, 2024 Tim Sheerman-Chase / CC
Rossi sentenced to five years in federal prison for defrauding former Bloomington employer
PEORIA, Ill. - The founder and CEO of Reditus Labs in Pekin has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for plotting to defraud his former employer. 25 News reports Aaron Rossi was also ordered...
Jul 02, 2024 (25 News)
Man arrested in connection to South Peoria shooting death in August 2023
PEORIA, Ill. - The execution of a search warrant Tuesday morning led to the arrest of a homicide from last August in Peoria. Peoria Police say 24-year-old Rashaard Nunn was taken into custody just bef...
Jul 02, 2024
New entertainment center slated for former Round1 location at Northwoods Mall
PEORIA, Ill. - A new entertainment center will be coming to Northwoods Mall in Peoria. 25 News reports Tilted 10 will take over the space left vacant by the closure of Round One in May of last year. T...
Jul 02, 2024 (Facebook/Round 1 Northwoods)
Peoria Park District's new July 3rd event focuses on family fun
PEORIA, Ill. - A newly reimagined event is happening at Peoria's Glen Oak Park on Wednesday, July 3rd, called "The Streets Belong To Me: Glen Oak Park". Peoria Park District's Emily Cahill says there ...
Jul 02, 2024 (Peoria Park District)
