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Feds fund replacement of PIA control tower
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria International Airport will be getting some money its director says is desperately needed. $15 million in federal money is coming to the airport through the Federal Aviation Admin...
Will Stevenson Jul 07, 2022 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
ISP: Illinois Red Flag laws only work with proper information
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly characterizes the policy surrounding the state's red flag laws as an ongoing work in progress, but he adds that the system requires we...
Cooper Banks Jul 07, 2022 (via Village of Highland Park, IL)
There's no A/C at Peoria City Hall
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria City Hall will be open, but without air conditioning, on Thursday, July 7, and Friday, July 8. City Hall receives its chilled air from the Peoria Civic Center, next door, which ...
Julia Bradley Jul 07, 2022 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Twin Towers getting fire safety upgrades
PEORIA, Ill. --Peoria's Twin Towers is receiving over $500,000 in safety upgrades months after a fire damaged one of the two towers. In March, a fire on the 26th floor of the East tower caused smoke a...
Julia Bradley Jul 07, 2022 1470 100.3 WMBD
Soil moisture may soon become issue for corn, soybean crops
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - There hasn't been a lot of rain in the area in recent weeks, but the corn and soybean crops seem to be holding up well. The USDA weekly Crop Progress Report for Illinois shows corn...
Will Stevenson Jul 06, 2022 Alabama Extension
East Peoria City Council approves legal action regarding PFAS in water
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The East Peoria City Council is okaying moving forward with joining litigation against companies that knowingly use chemicals in products that in turn end up in the drinking water ...
Will Stevenson Jul 06, 2022 (Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Creve Coeur Police warn of water-related scam
CREVE COEUR, Ill. - A scam similar to others is now starting to hit Creve Coeur. Creve Coeur Police say they've received a number of complaints about people claiming to be employees of "the Illinois W...
Will Stevenson Jul 06, 2022 Midwest Communications/University of Illinois Extension
Grand jury indicts Peoria man on murder charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man charged with committing the city's ninth homicide this year has now had his charges solidified by a grand jury. Peoria County Court records indicate a grand jury has indict...
Will Stevenson Jul 06, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Peoria firefighters want help filling their trucks with school supplies
PEORIA, Ill. - An important donation involving the Peoria Fire Department is kicking off an important school supply drive. The "Fill the Truck" campaign is officially underway, with a $500 donation to...
Will Stevenson Jul 06, 2022 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Open House unveils proposed downtown Peoria traffic changes
PEORIA, Ill. -- Local planners are proposing significant changes to two main thoroughfares through downtown Peoria, perhaps eliminating one way streets in the process. However, these changes will cert...
Cooper Banks Jul 06, 2022 Dagny Mol / CC