Category Archives: Local News
Nurses unions push for mandatory staff-to-patient ratios
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Unions representing nurses in Illinois are pushing for legislation that would impose mandatory staff-to-patient ratios in hospitals, nursing homes and other...
Oct 09, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Two arrested in separate weapons incidents over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say two people were arrested on weapons charges over the weekend in two separate cases. Police say the first happened around 12:45 Friday afternoon near Lincoln and Wester...
Oct 09, 2023 Javion Younger (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Downward trend of gas prices continue in central Illinois. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Central Illinois gas prices are continuing to fall. GasBuddy reports the average price for unleaded in the Peoria area is $3.65/g. The average is 6.8 cents lower than last week, 17.8 ce...
Oct 09, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Historical marker unveiled at George Washington Carver Community Center
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News - After 100 years, the George Washington Carver Community Center is officially receiving recognition from the Illinois State Historical Society. The marker was unveiled Sunday du...
Oct 09, 2023 (25 News)--Unveiling of an historical marker over the weekend at the George Washington Carver Community Center in Peoria.
Woman arrested for arson fire at Lexington Hills Apartments
PEORIA, Ill. -- An arrest has been made in connection with the suspected arson at the Lexington Hills Apartments in Peoria late Thursday night. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth confirms 56-year-old Bec...
Oct 09, 2023 (Peoria County Jail)
Central Illinois family prepares for move to Kenya to help with domestic violence victims in the country
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois couple is preparing for a big move for a worthwhile cause. Terry and Veronicah Richards and their six-year-old daughter will soon make their home in Kenya. The reason...
Oct 08, 2023 (Imani Rescue Center Facebook)
Powerball jackpot grows again after no winners in Saturday night's drawing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - No one hit all the numbers to win life-changing money in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The jackpot has now grown to $1.55 billion, which makes it the 3rd largest in the game'...
Oct 08, 2023 (Powerball)
Two dead after two crashes on I-74 in Woodford County
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - Two people are dead after a pair of crashes early Saturday morning on Interstate 74 in Woodford County. Illinois State Police say the first crash happened prior to 1:30 a.m. on...
Oct 07, 2023 Midwest Communications
Powerball drawing Saturday night; Mega Millions won Friday night
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - There's still a lot of money to be won in the lottery. Saturday night's multi-state Powerball jackpot sits at $1.4 billion, and ticket sales are said to be growing strong. The jack...
Oct 07, 2023 (Multi-State Lottery Association/Mega Millions)
Mental health professionals a growing presence in Peoria Public Schools
PEORIA, Ill. - Studies show more and more students in K-through-12 schools nationally are seeking help for their mental health. Peoria Public Schools are no exception. OSF Strive Trauma Recovery is he...
Oct 07, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
