Category Archives: Local News
Two hurt in Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. -- Two people were injured in a shooting Sunday evening in Peoria. Peoria Public Information Officer Semone Roth said that officers responded to the area of Webster and Hurlburt just afte...
Julia Bradley Apr 25, 2022 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Wanted juvenile arrested in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Police arrested a juvenile with a Peoria County warrant Saturday afternoon. According to a release, Peoria police officers with the Special Investigations Division found the juvenile w...
Julia Bradley Apr 25, 2022 MWC-PPD
Commemorative event honors three Tazewell County Underground Railroad "conductors"
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- Local residents and dignitaries were encouraged to take time to attend a commemorative event over the weekend meant to honor several local members of the mid-19th Century Undergro...
Cooper Banks Apr 24, 2022 A copy of a daguerreotype taken by N.H. Shephard in Springfield, IL in 1846, when Lincoln was a Congressman. It is the earliest photograph of Abraham Lincoln known to exist. The original daguerreotype is in the collection of the Library of Congress. (AP Photo)
PPD: Suspects found with ammunition, hidden firearm during traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police are announcing details about new gun arrests as new police Chief Eric Echavarria holds a promise to crack down on violent criminals, including those who misuse firearms. ...
Cooper Banks Apr 24, 2022 Midwest Communications
Illinois sees increase in COVID-19 cases, but not hospitalizations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Cases of COVID-19 in Illinois increased by 39% this past week, with state public health officials reported more than 19,000 new infections. The number of COVID-19 cases announced ...
Julia Bradley Apr 23, 2022 Midwest Communications
Crews battle apartment fire Friday night
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called to an apartment building in the area of W. Trewyn Avenue and Montana Street just before 8:30 p.m. Friday. Fire Battalion Chief Michael Hughes said crews...
Julia Bradley Apr 23, 2022 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
'Ghost gun' one of five weapons seized and 16 arrests made, during anti-violence detail
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say their latest special detail that's a part of the chief's Anti-Violence Initiative took at least one so-called "ghost gun" off the streets. Police say among 16 arrests ...
Will Stevenson Apr 22, 2022 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
Man gets federal prison on meth charge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Henry County man is going to federal prison for more than a decade after admitting to charges that started with him buying drugs in the Peoria area. The U.S. Attorney's office says Ju...
Will Stevenson Apr 22, 2022 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Peoria Police: Foot chase with suspects leads to multiple gun and drug arrests
PEORIA, Ill. -- Three Peoria men are now facing a variety of gun and drug charges following a manhunt and brief foot chase late Thursday. Peoria Police announced details of the incident on Friday. Acc...
Cooper Banks Apr 22, 2022 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Gas station managers poised for legal action against Illinois for mandatory gas tax signs
PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois gas station managers are poised to launch a legal battle against the state over mandatory gas tax notifications included in the Illinois State Budget for the coming year. Unde...
Cooper Banks Apr 22, 2022 Midwest Communications