Category Archives: Local News
Two teenagers charged in connection to shootings in Peoria, one released from custody
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers have been charged in connection to a pair of shootings from last weekend throughout Peoria. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office on Friday says a petition to detain...
Jun 14, 2024 courtroom gavel
Coroner says autopsy on young girl who died after emergency plane landing in Peoria inconclusive
PEORIA, Ill. - An autopsy on a young girl who died after a medical emergency on a flight diverted to Peoria Thursday is inconclusive. That's the finding of Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood, announc...
Jun 14, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Teenager arrested on weapons charges after Grand Prairie area traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - A 17-year-old boy was arrested on weapons charges Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop in the Grand Prairie area. Peoria Police say a vehicle connected to a shooting investigation wa...
Jun 14, 2024 (File-25 News)
NOAA: With extreme heat on the way, be prepared
LINCOLN, Ill. - With temperatures well into the 90s towards the end of the weekend, the National Weather Service in Lincoln is reminding everyone to keep the extreme heat in mind when getting ready to...
Jun 14, 2024 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
'We don't really know what we're voting on,' top Dem says of Pritzker's prison plan
LINCOLN, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - On the eve of a scheduled vote to advise Gov. JB Pritzker's administration on plans to close and rebuild a pair of dilapidated state prisons, hundreds filed int...
Jun 14, 2024 Signs expressing support for Logan Correctional Center’s continued operation dot lawns in Lincoln, where Logan is located. Gov. JB Pritzker’s plans have indicated a possible relocation of the facility to the Chicagoland area after its demolition, though Department of Corrections officials insist no decision has been made. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Peoria Park District appoints new Peoria Zoo director
PEORIA, Ill. - Friday, June 14 is Peoria Zoo Director Yvonne Strode's last day, as she retires after nearly two decades with the zoo. "Yvonne's unwavering commitment to animal welfare has been a corne...
Jun 14, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Peoria Park District)
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)
