Category Archives: Local News
Peoria man convicted of sexual assault incident occurring in 2020
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man was found guilty Wednesday for the rape of a woman he reportedly did not know in 2020. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says Marquiese Talley, 32, was found guilty ...
Jan 11, 2024 Marquiese Talley (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail July 2020)
Center for Prevention of Abuse observes Human Trafficking Awareness Day
PEORIA, Ill. - Human trafficking isn't just a big city problem...it's everywhere, even here in Central Illinois. Thursday, January 11th is observed as Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and Peoria's Cen...
Jan 11, 2024 January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Thursday, January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. (Center for Prevention of Abuse Facebook Page)
Illinois Supreme Court to determine if cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday as to whether the smell of cannabis alone is grounds for police officers to search a vehicle, marking a...
Jan 10, 2024 The odor of marijuana is the focus of two cases before the Illinois Supreme Court. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
UPDATE: Central Illinois will see a mix of snow and rain heading into the weekend, then bitter cold.
UPDATED 1/11 4:30 a.m. PEORIA, Ill. - It appears a winter storm headed for the Peoria area this weekend won't bring as much snow as first thought. 25 News First Alert Meteorologist Chuck Collins says ...
Jan 10, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
SCOTUS denies one appeal of assault weapons ban while another waits in the wings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The U.S. Supreme Court has denied one request to review the Illinois assault weapon ban, but many believe the court is more likely to take up another challe...
Jan 10, 2024 Tom Thai / CC
Pilot program aims to install temporary fencing for sidewalk cafes in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - When the weather warms up, people visiting Peoria's downtown and riverfront areas will be able to enjoy the sun with their meals. City council approved a pilot program on Tuesday night ...
Jan 10, 2024 Kickback on Fulton is one of the businesses participating in a pilot program to have sidewalk cafes in downtown Peoria and the Riverfront. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Penguin Project kicks off 20th season this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Social interaction for kids with developmental disabilities can be difficult, but the Penguin Project, celebrating its 20th season this weekend, is all about letting them shine. The Pen...
Jan 10, 2024
Center for Prevention of Abuse expanding new facility in Pekin
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - What is now a vacant, snowy field will soon be home to a second site for the Peoria-based Center for Prevention of Abuse. The Center, which offers free and confidential service...
Jan 10, 2024 Future site of a new facility for the Center for Prevention of Abuse in Pekin (25 News)
Peoria streets very drivable, crews focus on main routes for now
PEORIA, Ill. - A break in snowfall Tuesday afternoon allowed crews to start plowing and treating residential streets in Peoria, but their focus returned to the main routes overnight, according to Peor...
Jan 10, 2024 Peoria snowplow on the streets following the first real snow storm of 2024. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--TJ Carson)
Peoria area sees up to five inches of snow after first wave of winter storm Tuesday with more snow coming
LINCOLN, Ill. - The Peoria area has so far seen 3-5" of snow in the first winter storm of the season. That's what the National Weather Service office in Lincoln is estimating for the storm that began ...
Jan 09, 2024 Snow on trees and power lines near Junction City off Prospect Road after a winter storm on January 9th, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
