Category Archives: Local News
Rivian launches leasing for R1T electric pickup truck in some US states
(Reuters) - Rivian Automotive on Monday announced the launch of leasing for its R1T electric pickup truck for customers in select U.S. states. The option, which has been made available in states inclu...
Nov 27, 2023 R1T is seen outside startup Rivian Automotive's electric vehicle factory in Normal, Illinois, U.S. April 11, 2022. Picture taken April 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo
UPDATE: New management at Lincoln Terrace on Peoria's South Side is a partnership. Here's what we know
UPDATED 4:47 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Residents of a housing complex on the South Side of Peoria have new managers. The Peoria Housing Authority Development Corporation announced on Monday a partnership to...
Nov 27, 2023 (Peoria Housing Authority)
UPDATE: Peoria council approves Pere Marquette redevelopment agreement
UPDATED 11/29 5:14 a.m. PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria's City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement for the Pere Marquette Hotel, now that it and adjoining buildings have bee...
Nov 27, 2023 (25 News)
Peoria gas prices continue to fall as the holiday season gets underway
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have fallen 10.3 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of local gas stations. Prices in Peoria...
Nov 27, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
UPDATE: First measurable snowfall of the season in Peoria
UPDATED 11:05 A.M. LINCOLN, Ill. - Your results may vary, but it's possible there's more snow on the ground than you anticipated. The National Weather Service says on average, the first measurable sno...
Nov 26, 2023 A light amount of snow could be seen outside the WMBD Radio studios at Civic Center Plaza downtown Sunday morning. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police investigate 25th homicide of 2023. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say they're investigating what now is the city's 25th homicide of the year. It happened just before 10 p.m Saturday. As officers say four rounds were heard being fired nea...
Nov 26, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Winter Wonderland opens in East Peoria with new events this year
EAST PEORIA, Ill. --FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland display opened for the holiday season on Black Friday. This is the 30th year it's been a part of the Festival of Lights tradition. Driving through the di...
Nov 25, 2023 (East Peoria Festival of Lights Facebook page)
Chicken coop and machine shed damaged in Friday morning fire in rural Mapleton
MAPLETON, Ill. - A chicken coop and a machine shed were damaged after a fire Friday morning in rural Mapleton. Logan-Trivoli Fire Chief David Tuttle says firefighters arrived at a home on Riekena Road...
Nov 24, 2023 Midwest Communications
Christmas season gets underway Friday morning with annual Peoria Santa Claus Parade
PEORIA, Ill. - The longest-running event of its kind in the United States weaved its way through the streets of downtown Peoria on Friday morning to kick off the Christmas season. The 136th edition of...
Nov 24, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
136th annual Peoria Santa Claus Parade to take place Friday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria tradition that is the longest running event of its kind in the United States will take place Friday morning. The 136th Annual Santa Claus Parade by Peoria Area Community Events...
Nov 23, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
