Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Public Schools looking to fill vacancy on board
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public Schools board added a new member this week, and they need one more. The district says a vacancy has been created in District Three after the resignation of Anni Reinki...
Jul 3, 2024 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of a financial cushion as the prior year's revenues exceeded final projections by about $123 million. T...
Jul 3, 2024 The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Families enjoy new July 3rd event for Peoria Park District takes place at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District's reimagined July 3rd celebration event made its debut on Wednesday at Glen Oak Park. Traditionally, the park district held a fireworks display on the evening o...
Jul 3, 2024 A sign tells visitors what the rules are to have a safe and fun time at "The Streets Belong to Me: Glen Oak Park" on july 3rd, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police investigating shooting that left man injured
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a shooting from Tuesday night that left a man injured. Police say officers were conducting an investigation just before 8:45 P.M. in the area of Phoenix ...
Jul 3, 2024
State and local police will be out in force throughout the 4th of July weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois State Police and local law enforcement officers are beefing up patrols throughout the long 4th of July holiday weekend. Illinois State Trooper Jayme Bufford says they'll b...
Jul 3, 2024 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Sollberger: What's legal and illegal when it comes to personal fireworks on the 4th
PEORIA, Ill. - When it comes to personal fireworks this Fourth of July, if it flies in the air and explodes...it's probably illegal. Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger lists a few fireworks and novelt...
Jul 3, 2024 Allexxandar / Depositphotos.com
Fourth of July celebrations to take place across central Illinois. Here's a list of events
PEORIA, Ill. - Numerous communities across central Illinois will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America over the next few days. In Peoria and East Peoria, people can enjoy the annual C...
Jul 3, 2024 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Autopsy results of Peoria Co. inmate released, as investigation continues
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner says an autopsy on a Peoria County Jail inmate, found dead early Tuesday morning, was inconclusive. In a statement Wednesday morning, Coroner Jamie Harwood say...
Jul 3, 2024 (File-Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD)
Home in Tazewell County damaged by fire Tuesday night
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A fire in Tazewell County late Tuesday night heavily damaged a home and a vehicle on the property. Pekin Firefighters Local 524 said on its Facebook page that crews were on the...
Jul 3, 2024 Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD
Morton teachers looking for more pay to stay in profession
MORTON, Ill. - Teachers in Morton District 709 could soon reach the picket line if a new contract is not agreed upon. Morton Education Association (MEA) President and 6th grade teacher Shane Weyland t...
Jul 2, 2024 (Morton School District Unit 709)
