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Five juveniles face business burglary charges
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police arrest five juveniles, all charged with several counts of business burglary. All the juveniles are female ranging in age from 15-to-17. One of them had an active warrant. ...
Ed Hammond Apr 27, 2024
Severe weather a possibility Saturday and Saturday night.
PEORIA, Ill. - Showers and storms are in the forecast as the Peoria area eases into the weekend. 25 First Alert Meteorologist Chuck Collins says this will be a "boom or bust weather day." "If thunders...
Ed Hammond Apr 27, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Former Pere Marquette developers appeal sentences
PEORIA, Ill. - As expected, former Pere Marquette developers Gary Matthews and Monte Brannan have appealed their case after being convicted of fraud and money laundering. The pair were convicted of tr...
Julia Bradley Apr 26, 2024 (25 News)
PIA celebrates 20-year relationship with Allegiant
PEORIA, Ill. - Allegiant Airlines began service at Peoria's General Wayne A. Downing International Airport in March 2004, with five flights a week to Las Vegas, Nevada. 20 years later, PIA is celebrat...
Julia Bradley Apr 26, 2024 (Courtesy of flypia.com)
Easterseals to honor long-time volunteers at Tribute Dinner next fall
PEORIA, Ill. - Each year, Easterseals of Central Illinois honors individuals who've had an indelible impact on the community with their annual Tribute Dinner. "We celebrate Easterseals, kids and famil...
Julia Bradley Apr 26, 2024 Easterseals of Central Illinois announced on WMBD's "Greg and Dan Show" Friday morning, they'll honor Mark and Jodi Scott at the 33rd Trubute Dinner next fall. (1470/100.3 WMBD-Caleb Kelch)
UTV crash victim at Peoria/Knox County line identified, declared brain dead
PEORIA COUNTY/KNOX COUNTY, Ill. - The victim of a crash between a UTV and pickup truck on Tuesday has been declared brain dead. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says Curtis Campbell, 29, of William...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Navin Jones' mother receives maximum sentence after pleading guilty in his death
PEORIA, Ill. - The mother of eight-year-old Navin Jones will spend a century behind bars after pleading guilty in relation to his death last year. Stephanie Jones was sentenced to the maximum of 100 y...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 Stephanie Jones (25 News/Pool video)
UPDATE: Man sentenced to 99 years in prison for stabbing death of Peoria doctor in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. - A St. Louis man found guilty in February in the stabbing death of a Peoria doctor three years ago will spend nearly a century behind bars. Robert Ely was sentenced Thursday to 99 years ...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 Robert Ely (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail 2021)
Two people injured after car crashes into Peoria business
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were taken to a hospital after a vehicle drove into a Peoria building Thursday. 25 News reports the incident occurred at Direct Travel when the elderly woman driving the vehi...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 (25 News)
Disc golfers tackle course at Northwood Park in Morton for major championship this weekend
MORTON, Ill. - The best disc golfers in the world are competing for a prestigious title in Morton this weekend. From Thursday through Sunday, the Professional Disc Golf Association's Champions Cup is ...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 Professional disc golfer Paige Pierce (left) and a caddy watch Missy Gannon prepare to throw a shot at the PDGA Champions Cup at Northwood Park in Morton. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)