Category Archives: Local News
Washington Police asking for help following Wednesday night fatal crash
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Police in Washington need some help from the public getting to the bottom of an accident Wednesday night that claimed the life of a local resident. Police say after the initial cras...
Will Stevenson Feb 11, 2022 (25 News)
Local Starbucks workers want to unionize
PEORIA, Ill. --Starbucks workers at the Campustown location on W. Main in Peoria are demanding union recognition. A release from the Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United says a...
Julia Bradley Feb 11, 2022 Faye / CC
Peoria Civic Center celebrates 40 years
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Civic Center is celebrating 40 years of entertainment in the River City. A special event was held Thursday, looking back on the concerts, sporting events and shows that have...
Julia Bradley Feb 11, 2022 (25 News)
Illinois American Water files rate change request
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The 1.3 million customers of Illinois American Water, including here in Peoria, may end up paying more for water and wastewater services this time next year. That's because Illinois...
Will Stevenson Feb 10, 2022 Illinois American Water
New COVID cases continue to drop locally
PEORIA, Ill. - A "steady decline". That's how Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson describes the average number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tri-County area since the ...
Will Stevenson Feb 10, 2022 Midwest Communications
Accused bank robber pleads not guilty at court appearance
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has pleaded not guilty to charges of robbing a bank late last month. Court records indicate Monterius Miller, 31, made the plea during an arraignment hearing Thursday. He w...
Will Stevenson Feb 10, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Chief: More arrests as part of 2022 Anti-Violence Initiative
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria says another special enforcement detail that is a part of his 2022 anti-violence initiative has once again netted a number of arrests. The chief says...
Will Stevenson Feb 10, 2022 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Will Stevenson)
Victim identified in rural Tazewell County fatal accident
MACKINAW, Ill. - Some more details are being released about a fatal accident in rural Tazewell County that claimed a life and closed down part of the highway for hours Wednesday. The Tazewell County C...
Will Stevenson Feb 10, 2022 Midwest Communications
Peoria: Clear those snow-covered sidewalks
PEORIA, Ill. -- The City of Peoria is reminding residents and businesses alike to clear snow off their sidewalks. Sie Maroon, with Peoria Public Works, told WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show" Thursday mor...
Julia Bradley Feb 10, 2022 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley)
Pedestrian struck and killed in Washington
UPDATED 12:42 P.M. WASHINGTON, Ill. -- A man was killed Wednesday evening in Washington when he was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street, according to police. Tazewell County Coroner Charles ...
Julia Bradley Feb 10, 2022 (25 News)