Category Archives: Local News
Two arrested on weapons charges after traffic stop Wednesday at Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. - A traffic stop Wednesday afternoon at Bradley University led to the arrest of two men on weapons charges. Peoria Police says the stop was made in the area of Bradley and Institute just ...
Oct 12, 2023 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Sculpture at Peoria International Airport re-dedicated. See it here
PEORIA, Ill. - An item that has been a part of the Peoria International Airport for decades on the move...in more ways than one. A metal sculpture by artist George Rickey has been moved to the main te...
Oct 12, 2023 The metal sculpture here, crafted by artist George Rickey has been moved from the baggage area of the Peoria International Airport, to outside near the main terminal entrance. It was re-dedicated Thursday. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Leaders in Metamora discuss planned facility with numerous athletic activities
METAMORA, Ill. - Leaders in Metamora are discussing a new facility that can get people active all year long. Village President John Cummings says the facility is planned on 135 acres of village-owned ...
Oct 12, 2023 (City of Metamora)
Illinois American Water making temporary changes to how it treats water
PEORIA, Ill. - Your water might taste a little different over the next couple weeks. Illinois American Water says starting Thursday through October 29th, a temporary change will take place in how wate...
Oct 12, 2023 Illinois American Water
WTVP financial concerns raised during special board meeting last month
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - We are learning more about the significant financial concerns facing WTVP. Records from the Sept. 6 special meeting of the WTVP Board of Directors advised more supervision of ...
Oct 12, 2023 (25 News)
Man sent to federal prison for machine gun possession
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager from Washington got nowhere near what he could have received after pleading guilty to Possession of Machine Guns. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Zavien Ross, 19, was given a...
Oct 11, 2023 Zavien Ross (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail November 2022)
City Council discussion on whether to buy back water system continues
PEORIA, Ill. - A public buyout of Peoria's water system would cost the city roughly $277 million, not taking into account borrowing costs or whether the purchase would lead to cheaper water rates for ...
Oct 11, 2023 Illinois American Water
Bat tests positive for rabies in Tazewell County
PEKIN, Ill. - It hasn't happened in three years in Tazewell County - until Wednesday. The Tazewell County Health Department says a bat testing positive for rabies was recently discovered in Pekin. Off...
Oct 11, 2023 Grand Canyon National Park / CC
Retired judge from Rockford enters 17th Congressional District race as Republican
PEORIA, Ill. - A week after the only declared Republican candidate in the race for the 17th Congressional District dropped off, a new challenger has thrown his hat in the ring. Retired judge Joe McGra...
Oct 11, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Multiple fire departments respond to fire in Peoria Heights
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Crews from area fire departments were called in to assist the Peoria Heights Fire Department late Wednesday morning with a large fire at a mechanical garage. The fire call came ...
Oct 11, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
