Category Archives: Local News
Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded 'public office' for 'private gain'
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Over the last 2 months, the jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial has heard the longtime Democratic leader's voice dozens of times ...
Jan 8, 2025 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Jan. 7, 2025, after testifying for the first time in his trial. The move came as a surprise and is expected to further extend the trial that began in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ismael M. Belkoura)
Peoria delays public camping ban enforcement further
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria is again delaying implementation of the public property camping ban. The city council passed the ban by one vote in November, and has planned to implement it 30 days ...
Jan 7, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill soon heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk would direct foster care officials to prioritize placing children with relatives. The House voted unanimously...
Jan 7, 2025 The Department of Children and Family Services office in Springfield is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
East Peoria's Levee District expanding with two new retail options
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Two new stores are coming to East Peoria's Levee District. Cullinan Properties announced on Tuesday that Boot Barn and Best Buy will bring expanded retail options to the shopping c...
Jan 7, 2025
Property taxes going up for Washington residents in 2025
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Property owners in Washington will see an increase in taxes this year, specifically for the portion that's paid to the city. Washington is raising its property tax levy by 8.56-perc...
Jan 7, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Man to remain in jail after arrest for role in July 2023 South Peoria robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - A man will remain in jail until trial after his recent arrest for an armed robbery at a South Peoria store a year and a half ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says a peti...
Jan 6, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
New program at Peoria Riverfront Museum rewards visits and interactions
PEORIA, Ill. - A visit to the Peoria Riverfront Museum is now a friendly competition. Museum leaders on Monday announced the Achievement Passport program. It allows visitors to earn points as they vis...
Jan 6, 2025 (Peoria Riverfront Museum Facebook)
Man pleads guilty for role in Bartonville shooting in February 2024
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has pleaded guilty for his role in a shooting and robbery in Bartonville last year. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Evan Nettles pleaded guilty Monday...
Jan 6, 2025 Evan Nettles Mugshot (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices up a bit, as prices are expected to keep rising in the weeks ahead
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's average gas prices have gone up about 2.5 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 on Monday. GasBuddy says Peoria's prices are just over 13.5 cents higher than a month...
Jan 6, 2025 Mike Mozart / CC
Peoria's Snowfighters hard at work after the season's first real snowfall
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Works says the City's main, arterial streets are in good condition and very drivable as of 4:30 a.m. Monday. Snow accumulations within Peoria remained below 2 inches. Extr...
Jan 6, 2025 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
