Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed a proclamation Tuesday designed to bring relief to communities affected by storm da...
Aug 19, 2026 Storm damage can be seen throughout Lansing, Illinois on Aug. 14, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Pekin's District 108 acknowledges bus problems, cancels classes for Thursday and Friday
Update: 8/20 4:45 p.m. PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin Public Schools District 108 Superintendent Leonard Ealey joined WMBD's "The Phil Luciano Show" to disclose the reasons for the transportation issues. Ealey s...
Aug 19, 2026 Pekin District 108
Two Peoria men arrested after Police find Machine Gun
PEORIA, Ill. - Two men are facing serious charges after Peoria Police discovered a stolen machine gun and illegal drugs during an early morning stop Tuesday on the city's north side. Officers responde...
Aug 19, 2026
Bradley University prepares for Move-In Week in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - With road construction nearby and students showing up this weekend, there'll likely be delays near Bradley University this week. Campus Police Chief Brian Joschko says parking restricti...
Aug 19, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria's famous TT Races return this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's world-famous TT Races are running this weekend at the Peoria Motorcycle Club Track. Race Director and Promoter Shawn Potts tells WMBD's "Greg and Dan Show" it's the 79th runnin...
Aug 19, 2026 Peoria's world-famous TT Races are running this Saturday, August 22. (americanflattrack.com)
Peoria man indicted in connection to a fatal crash last month
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man could spend up to 15 years in prison after being indicted Tuesday by a Peoria County grand jury for a fatal crash last month that claimed the life of a teenaged girl. 36-ye...
Aug 19, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Local legislators hosting Family Fun Day in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Ill. - State Senators Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) and Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia), along with State Representatives Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and Travis Weaver (R-Peoria), will host a free Family Fu...
Aug 19, 2026 (Wheels O' Time Facebook)
Health Department seeking projects to help address food insecurity in Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City/County Health Department has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for projects aimed at addressing food insecurity for working families in Peoria County. The Board o...
Aug 19, 2026 Vejaa / Depositphotos.com
East Peoria leaders reluctantly accept potentially costly floodplain maps
By Gianna Njau EAST PEORIA, Ill. - (25 News) -New floodplain maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency could lead to a potentially expensive flood insurance requirement for East Peoria propert...
Aug 19, 2026 (City of East Peoria)
Peoria fire leaves one injured and three people homeless
PEORIA, Ill. - A South Peoria family was displaced by a fire in their home Tuesday night. Battalion Chief Mike Ralston says crews responded to the home on S. Faraday Avenue around 8:30 p.m. They kept ...
Aug 19, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
