Category Archives: Local News
Light up the Murray Baker Bridge to help keep it lit
PEORIA, Ill. -- You've probably seen the light show on the Murray Baker Bridge while driving around downtown Peoria or East Peoria at night. Maybe you've wondered what the colors signify, or who's in ...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2022 (City of Peoria)
UPDATE: Arrest made during homicide investigation in West Peoria
UPDATED 5:42 p.m. WEST PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriffs Department says they've arrested a 73-year-old woman's grandson for allegedly causing her death Thursday morning. Deputies say Cody Kra...
Cooper Banks Apr 14, 2022 Midwest Communications
City hosting open house next week on possible passenger rail stops
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria City officials are holding a meeting next week that could lead to a potential site for a passenger rail train station. An open house by the city and the Tri-County Regional Plann...
Will Stevenson Apr 13, 2022 (City of Peoria)
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison after 2021 stabbing death
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man convicted of murder will be in prison for the next 50 years. 25 News reports Micha Gordon, 55, was given the sentence Wednesday after being convicted by a jury in January. ...
Will Stevenson Apr 13, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Pekin Police want help identifying burglary suspects
PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin Police are looking for the public's help identifying two subjects who may be responsible for a recent vehicle burglary. Police did not provide any specific details about what may h...
Will Stevenson Apr 13, 2022 (Pekin Police via Facebook)
Gas station managers could go to court over Illinois gas tax provision
PEORIA, Ill. -- Gas station managers across Illinois are effectively being forced to post notifications about the state's delay in gas tax hikes until January. At least one leader in the gasoline busi...
Cooper Banks Apr 13, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
City proposes gaming terminal fee cut, but state says businesses must help pay
PEORIA, Ill. - New state rules that would benefit video gaming terminal operators would also cost Peoria small businesses. "I don't quite understand where this is coming from," At-Large Council Member...
Will Stevenson Apr 13, 2022 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
Small earthquake reported in Southern Illinois
WHITE COUNTY, Ill. - You probably didn't feel it, but people who lived in extreme southern Illinois might have. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded around 8:45 p.m....
Will Stevenson Apr 13, 2022 The star indicates the epicenter of the earthquake, in White County, Illinois. (U.S. Geological Survey)
Pittsburgh-area-based company opening location near Pekin and is hiring
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A Pennsylvania-based company is locating a plant in Tazewell County. The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council says Regal Industrial Corporation has purchased the former ...
Will Stevenson Apr 13, 2022 (Regal Industrial Corp.)
Man, woman wounded, one critical after Hedge Hill Apartments shooting
UPDATE: 9:56 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police say a shooting has left one man and one women wounded late Tuesday, following an incident at an apartment complex in Northwest Peoria. PPD Public Inform...
Cooper Banks Apr 12, 2022 (25 News)