Category Archives: Local News
Delavan man facing child sex crime charges in Woodford County
EL PASO, Ill. - A Delavan man was arrested this past weekend in Woodford County on alleged child sex crime charges. James Blagg, 36, was arrested by El Paso Police on Saturday after an investigation. ...
Feb 26, 2024 Woodford County mugshot of James Blagg. (Woodford County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former Peoria Manual art teacher honored with naming of street after him near the school
PEORIA, Ill. - Former students and family members came together to honor a man who has been described as the "Godfather of Peoria's Talent Shows." On Monday, the corner of Lincoln and Griswold was nam...
Feb 26, 2024 Former Peoria Manual art teacher Larry Hendricks Jr. stands below the street sign that honors him after a ceremony to dedicate it on February 26, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man faces charges for trying to meet child for sex
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - Police in Chillicothe say an East Peoria man is jailed for trying to have sexual contact with a child. Police say Cameron McNutt, 24, was taken to the Peoria County Jail on a host ...
Feb 26, 2024 Cameron McNutt (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
US FTC suing to block $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons supermarket deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and eight states said on Monday they are suing to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6 billion deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons, saying it...
Feb 26, 2024 FILE PHOTO: The Kroger supermarket chain's headquarters is shown in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., June 28, 2018. REUTERS/Lisa Baertlein/File Photo/File Photo
Work to convert Adams and Jefferson into two-way streets downtown begins
PEORIA, Ill. - A big project a long time in the making for downtown Peoria begins Monday. Work to convert Adams and Jefferson Streets downtown back to two-lane roads will take place - starting with so...
Feb 26, 2024 (City of Peoria)
Another gas price hike in Peoria, but not as steep as last week. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Another week, another increase in the price of gasoline in Peoria - this time, though, not as steep of an increase as the week before. GasBuddy says the average price of the Peoria-area...
Feb 26, 2024 Orin Zebest / CC
State trooper shoots, kills suspect in McLean County, investigation continues
LEXINGTON, Ill. - At least one person is dead following what Illinois State Police calls an officer-involved shooting in McLean County. Troopers say it was first spotted around 12:45 Saturday afternoo...
Feb 25, 2024 Midwest Communications
Annual Peoria Spring Home Show underway at Civic Center through Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. - The annual Peoria Spring Home Show is underway at the Civic Center. The three-day event runs through Sunday afternoon in the Exhibit Halls, featuring more than 150 exhibitors with produ...
Feb 24, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Fire does damage to East Bluff home's attic
PEORIA, Ill. - An electrical problem is the cause of an afternoon fire Friday in Peoria's East Bluff area. Peoria fire crews say they were called to Illinois Avenue inbetween New York and Indiana arou...
Feb 23, 2024 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria man arrested after shots reportedly fired at West Bluff house
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was arrested in Peoria's West Bluff Thursday evening after a shot was fired at a house. Peoria Police say officers responded to the area of Ellis and Elizabeth Streets just before...
Feb 23, 2024 2022 Mugshot of Terone Chalmers (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
