Category Archives: Local News
Three Peoria teenagers arrested on gun charges after Springfield 'pop up party'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Three young men from Peoria are now facing charges related to weapons violations in connection with an incident in Springfield. According to 25 News, Springfield Police say they r...
Cooper Banks May 26, 2022 Midwest Communications
Rainy conditions likely slowed demolition work at stricken BioUrja plant
PEORIA, Ill. -- There is still plenty of work to go at the site of the stricken BioUrja Renewables plant in Peoria. Interim Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger released an update on the situation Thurs...
Cooper Banks May 26, 2022 (Cooper Banks/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pritzker vs. Abbott in wake of Texas shooting on gun laws
CHICAGO, Ill. - Texas Governor Greg Abbott discussing gun legislation and the new details of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday that killed nearly two dozen people -- might have gotten on...
Will Stevenson May 25, 2022 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pritzker signs mental health legislation related to foster children
CHICAGO, Ill. - As Texas Governor Greg Abbott was discussing mental health as part of his concern with Tuesday's school shooting there, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation h...
Will Stevenson May 25, 2022 State of Illinois/Illinois Information Service (File)
LaHood, political group highlight high gas prices by temporarily providing cheaper gas
PEORIA, Ill. - Congressman Darin LaHood helped get some local residents cheap gas for a limited time Wednesday. 25 News reports LaHood and the political advocacy group Americans for Prosperity went to...
Will Stevenson May 25, 2022 25 News
City launches grant program for homebuyers
PEORIA, Ill. - People buying homes in some specific areas of Peoria now could be eligible for some financial assistance. The city has started a down payment assistance program with some federal Americ...
Will Stevenson May 25, 2022 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Top Republican candidates for Illinois Gov. debate from a distance
CHICAGO, Ill. -- It was an unusual way to have a primary election debate -- on two separate stages -- at two separate locations -- on two separate TV outlets. That's how the six Republican candidates ...
Cooper Banks May 25, 2022 Midwest Communications
Divided Peoria City Council gets testy over violent crime study
PEORIA, Ill. -- Anger and frustration over Peoria's problem with violent street crime reached a fever pitch during this week's City Council meeting. Passions were perhaps stirred somewhat by Tuesady's...
Cooper Banks May 25, 2022 (File-1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy)
Kasper: Local COVID uptick can be 'manageable'
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria and Tazewell Counties have both been listed by the State as being in a high community spread of COVID-19 once again, with cases and hospitalizations starting to increase along wi...
Will Stevenson May 24, 2022 Midwest Communications
Woman pleads not guilty to East Peoria pedestrian deaths
PEKIN, Ill. - A woman accused of striking and killing two pedestrians more than a month ago in East Peria has pleaded not guilty. Tazewell County Circuit Court records indicate Stephanie Melgoza, 23, ...
Will Stevenson May 24, 2022 (Tazewell County Sheriffs Department via 25 News)
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