Category Archives: Local News
Man arrested in connection to Memorial Day shooting at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made in connection to a family being shot at Monday night at Glen Oak Park. Peoria Police says 20-year-old Harlem Porter was arrested in connection to the incident. H...
May 27, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Local fundraising arm of St. Jude opens new office in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- The local group that handles fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ALSAC, or American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, has officially moved into a new Peoria offi...
May 27, 2026 (St. Jude)
Peoria Council moves forward with plans for new amphitheater
By Stace Keane PEORIA, Ill. - A proposed amphitheater is one step closer to becoming a reality. During Tuesday night's City Council meeting, Peoria City Attorney Patrick Hayes made a clarification on ...
May 27, 2026 A design concept for what Riverfront Park could look like after the construction of the Dee Hengst Amphitheater is presented in this slide from the firms behind the project. (TERRA Engeineering)
IL State Police conducting STEPs enforcement in Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. - The Illinois State Police will be conducting special traffic enforcement patrols, or "STEPs" in Peoria County throughout the month of June. These STEP's allow the ISP to focus on the "f...
May 27, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Council approves Expo Gardens swap agreement
By Stace Keane PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council has agreed to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City, the Board of Education, and Peoria Public Schools for the redevelopment of ...
May 27, 2026 (Expo Gardens)
New road projects begin in Peoria and East Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - As we head into the summer, road construction continues to ramp up. In East Peoria, part of Washington Street will be closed starting Wednesday, May 27th, and is expected to remain clos...
May 27, 2026 Midwest Communications
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent
Article Summary Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for governor as an independent candidate. Corbett said he's seeking to bring a more moderate approach to the governor's race co...
May 26, 2026 Collin Corbett, a former Republican political strategist, speaks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after filing petitions to run for governor as an independent candidate. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Peoria's Radnor Road project receives boost from federal government
PEORIA, Ill. - One of the Peoria area's vital roads is receiving a boost from the federal government for upgrades. On Tuesday at Ridgeview Elementary School, 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-...
May 26, 2026 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) and Peoria County Board Chairman Jimmy Dillon (D) hold a ceremonial check of $1 million dollars in federal funding to go towards improvements for Peoria's Radnor Road. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria approves continued use of ShotSpotter technology
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Police Department will continue using a vital tool for violent crimes. On Tuesday night, the city council unanimously approved a three-year contract for the ShotSpotter servi...
May 26, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teen arrested on weapons charges released from custody by Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County judge has released a teen from custody who was arrested this past weekend for allegedly having a fully automatic weapon. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says...
May 26, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
