Category Archives: Local News
N. Peoria home damaged by fire Sunday afternoon
PEORIA, Ill. - Firefighters were called to a home in North Peoria Sunday afternoon that caused roughly $60,000 damage. The Peoria Fire Department says the fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. on N. Picture...
Aug 19, 2024 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Area road construction projects to begin Monday
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria and Tazewell County road construction projects are scheduled to begin, or move into another phase of construction, Monday. Knoxville Avenue in Peoria will be reduced to one lane ...
Aug 18, 2024 Midwest Communications
Two men killed in Woodford County crash
EL PASO, Ill. - The Woodford County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred near El Paso. The accident happened around 3:45 a.m. Saturday on Route 24 near the intersection of 250...
Aug 17, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Hero's welcome for local Olympic silver medalist
METAMORA, Ill. - Metamora and Germantown Hills turned out in force Friday to welcome home swimmer Anna Peplowski. The Germantown Hills native won an Olympic silver medal in Paris as a member of the U....
Aug 17, 2024 Photo: 25 News
Baby's July 26 death ruled a homicide
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner's Office says the death of a nine-month-old girl in late July is considered a homicide. Coroner Jamie Harwood says an autopsy demonstrated no gross or signific...
Aug 16, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Thousands of students descend upon Bradley University this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - It's that time of year again. The time when the population of Peoria grows by the thousands. It's Move-in Weekend at Bradley University is scheduled. Multiple road closures and traffic ...
Aug 16, 2024 (Bradley University)
PAAR: Home buyers need to be aware of changes going into effect Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - Back in March, the National Association of Realtors agreed to pay $418 million to settle lawsuits alleging its policies harmed home sellers and drove up realtors' commissions. Starting ...
Aug 16, 2024 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy, File)
Illinois Republicans see Harris' polling surge as 'honeymoon period' that's destined to end
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois Republicans say they are still as united about the upcoming election as they were at their national convention in Milwaukee last month, despite a surge o...
Aug 16, 2024 Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi (left), and Republican Day guest speaker Matthew Whitaker (right), who served under former President Donald Trump as acting attorney general, greet rally attendees at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
UPDATE: Canton man arrested and seriously injured after crashing into East Peoria restaurant
UPDATED 8:20 A.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A car speeding through East Peoria Thursday night crashed into a fast food restaurant. Police say the driver, 22-year-old Reese Allen, of Canton, was taken to a h...
Aug 16, 2024 A speeding vehicle crashed into the East Peoria Hardee's Thursday night. (25 News)
Metamora pool to remain open despite repairs needed
METAMORA, Ill. - Despite a need for "significant repairs," Metamora's pool will stay open. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Metamora Park District has committed to keep the pool open, as long as th...
Aug 15, 2024 (Metamora Park District)
