Category Archives: Local News
ISP asks for help in solving hit-and-run that took Galesburg woman's life
BRACEVILLE, Ill. - Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in their investigation of a January hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Galesburg woman who was trying to help another driv...
Mar 22, 2024 (Illinois State Police)
Airline, credit card CEOs refuse to testify at US Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines, Visa and Mastercard will not testify at an April 9 hearing on credit card competition, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committe...
Mar 21, 2024 A screen displays the company logo for Mastercard Inc. on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
UPDATE: Peoria-based healthcare company files for bankruptcy. Read more here
UPDATED 3:53 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Petersen Health Care of Peoria has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Petersen filed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy paperwork Wednesday in the U.S. District of Delaware. The ...
Mar 21, 2024 (Petersen Health Care)
Teen formally charged with bringing gun to Dunlap Valley Middle School
DUNLAP, Ill. - We're learning more about Tuesday's incident at Dunlap Valley Middle School where a gun was allegedly found. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says a 13-year-old boy has been for...
Mar 21, 2024 (Dunlap Valley Middle School via Facebook)
Hot-button topics in sports world discussed at Steiner Symposium at Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. - Some of the hottest topics in the world of sports were the focus of panels at Bradley University's 9th annual Steiner Symposium on Thursday. The forum is hosted by Bradley's Charley Ste...
Mar 21, 2024 A stand displays headshots of speakers at the 9th annual Steiner Symposium on the campus of Bradley University. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested on drug, weapons charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man allegedly had drugs and weapons on him when he allegedly caused trouble at a local home Thursday. Peoria Police says Detrick Harris, 33, was arrested after a search warrant...
Mar 21, 2024 Detrick Harris (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
New CEO of public television's WTVP selected. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - A name familiar in the community will become the new head of public television station WTVP. Jenn Gordon - former Executive Director of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois - will take over...
Mar 21, 2024 Jenn Gordon, center, dressed in black, will become the new CEO of WTVP in late-April. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
ISP increasing starting pay for troopers to $90K. Here's why
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - In an effort to recruit top quality candidates, Illinois State Police is now offering over $90,000 in starting pay for all new troopers. "Our Illinois State Police officers nobly s...
Mar 21, 2024 (Illinois State Police)
UPDATE: Final spot for Republicans on Tazewell County Board District 3 changes hands after more ballots counted
UPDATED 4:53 P.M. PEKIN, Ill. - The final spot in District 3 for the Republican nomination for the Tazewell County Board has changed hands...for the time being. County Clerk John Ackerman says 86 addi...
Mar 21, 2024 Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Braves men wins first game in NIT Wednesday over Loyola
UPDATED 3/21 4:35 A.M. PEORIA, Ill. - The Bradley Braves men's basketball team has its first win in the National Invitation Tournament. The Braves, seeded #3, defeated Chicago's Loyola Ramblers 74-62....
Mar 20, 2024 (Mike Wild/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
