Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Comic and Toy Show returns to Civic Center this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Favorite memories and people from your childhood will be on display this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center. The annual Peoria Comic and Toy Show from Quad Con will take place Saturday ...
Jul 12, 2024 (Quad Con)
Peoria County Coroner identifies homicide victim from early Thursday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner has identified the 44-year-old man who died from a gunshot wound early Thursday morning. Jamie Harwood says Lawrence Jones of Peoria was taken to OSF Healthcar...
Jul 12, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
St. Jude runners ready to hit the road for a 43rd time for the kids
PEORIA, Ill. - It's almost time for this year's St. Jude "Memphis To Peoria Run". A caravan of RVs, filled with runners and support team members, will leave Peoria early Tuesday morning. It's the run'...
Jul 12, 2024 (Memphis to Peoria Run Facebook)
Washburn woman's 2022 murder conviction overturned by appeals court
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - A Washburn woman's murder conviction has been overturned by an appeals court. 21-year-old Maya Nodine was found guilty but mentally ill in September of 2022 for her role in a D...
Jul 12, 2024 (File-25 News)
Peoria County rejects GFL's plan for a transfer station
PEORIA, Ill. - With Peoria's city and county landfill in Edwards getting closer to capacity, and no alternative location available, Peoria County Board members want to keep searching for an Environmen...
Jul 12, 2024 (25 News)
Sorensen calls on President Biden withdraw from the presidential race
PEORIA, Ill. - U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline), whose district includes areas of Central Illinois, is calling on President Joe Biden to step aside in his campaign for re-election. Sorensen, who rep...
Jul 12, 2024 (Rep. Eric Sorensen via Zoom-screenshot)
Brimfield to receive new primary health care facility after land donation
BRIMFIELD, Ill. - The donation of land just off Interstate 74 in Brimfield is leading to a new healthcare facility in the town. OSF Healthcare announced on Thursday the donation of 3.5 acres of land a...
Jul 11, 2024 OSF Healthcare leaders and members of the Kress family reveal a sign at the corner of Route 150 and Maher Road in Brimfield, where a new primary care facility will be located. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pekin looking for assistance from state for downtown improvements
PEKIN, Ill. - The city of Pekin is seeking help from the state to cover planned downtown improvements. Pekin has submitted a grant application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Oppor...
Jul 11, 2024 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria City selected to host USL League Two playoff games
PEORIA, Ill. - After clinching its second playoff berth in three years, Peoria's semi-pro soccer team will get to stay home in their chase for a championship. USL League Two on Thursday selected Peori...
Jul 11, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: PPD investigating death of man found shot in vehicle overnight as a homicide
UPDATED 1:50 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - A man is dead after apparently being shot early Thursday morning in Peoria. Peoria Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers were conducting a traffic stop on W. G...
Jul 11, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
