Category Archives: Local News
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)
Two teenagers arrested after "violent physcial" incident earlier in month in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers were arrested yesterday on multiple weapons charges Wednesday after what Peoria Police described as a "violent physical" altercation earlier this month. The incident betwe...
Jun 20, 2024 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teenager who allegedly fled scene after boy shot in Peoria's East Bluff found and arrested
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager who allegedly fled after an incident in Peoria's East Bluff where a kid was shot in the head has been found and arrested. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the area o...
Jun 20, 2024
Girls basketball state finals to remain in Normal
NORMAL, Ill. - State championships in Illinois for girls basketball will continue to remain Normal for the next five years. The girls state finals will remain at CEFCU Arena on the Illinois State Univ...
Jun 20, 2024 The Peoria Notre Dame girls' basketball team celebrates the Illinois High School Association Class 2A state championship at CEFCU Arena in Normal on March 2nd, 2024. (Illinois High School Association)
