Category Archives: Local News
Judge rips Blagojevich's 'publicity stunt' bid to get court's approval to run for office again. Read the full ruling here
(Capitol News Illinois) - A federal judge this week channeled one of the most famous children's authors of the last century in telling off ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for his efforts to regain th...
Mar 22, 2024 Dr. Seuss is quoted in a section from U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger’s 10-page opinion dismissing ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawsuit to regain the ability to hold state or local office in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois Illustration by Andrew Adams)
Peoria-based health care company to continue operations during bankruptcy
PEORIA, Ill. - Petersen Health Care says there will be no impact to patients it takes care of as the company goes through bankruptcy. Petersen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday in the U.S. ...
Mar 22, 2024 (Petersen Health Care)
Teenager arrested after shots fired in South Peoria early Friday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager was arrested after multiple shots were fired in South Peoria early Friday morning. Peoria Police says officers responded just after 1:30 A.M. to the area of Wiswall and Madis...
Mar 22, 2024 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former Richwoods Knight visits OSF before Hall of Fame induction
PEORIA, Ill. - A former Peoria Richwoods Knight gave back to the community on Friday before he becomes part of the city's sports greats. Sherrick McManis spent 11 years in the National Football League...
Mar 22, 2024 Former Peoria Richwoods Knight and Chicago Bear Sherrick McManis autographs a football for a patient at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
ISP asks for help in solving hit-and-run that took Galesburg woman's life
BRACEVILLE, Ill. - Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in their investigation of a January hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Galesburg woman who was trying to help another driv...
Mar 22, 2024 (Illinois State Police)
Airline, credit card CEOs refuse to testify at US Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines, Visa and Mastercard will not testify at an April 9 hearing on credit card competition, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committe...
Mar 21, 2024 A screen displays the company logo for Mastercard Inc. on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
UPDATE: Peoria-based healthcare company files for bankruptcy. Read more here
UPDATED 3:53 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Petersen Health Care of Peoria has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Petersen filed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy paperwork Wednesday in the U.S. District of Delaware. The ...
Mar 21, 2024 (Petersen Health Care)
Teen formally charged with bringing gun to Dunlap Valley Middle School
DUNLAP, Ill. - We're learning more about Tuesday's incident at Dunlap Valley Middle School where a gun was allegedly found. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos says a 13-year-old boy has been for...
Mar 21, 2024 (Dunlap Valley Middle School via Facebook)
Hot-button topics in sports world discussed at Steiner Symposium at Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. - Some of the hottest topics in the world of sports were the focus of panels at Bradley University's 9th annual Steiner Symposium on Thursday. The forum is hosted by Bradley's Charley Ste...
Mar 21, 2024 A stand displays headshots of speakers at the 9th annual Steiner Symposium on the campus of Bradley University. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested on drug, weapons charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man allegedly had drugs and weapons on him when he allegedly caused trouble at a local home Thursday. Peoria Police says Detrick Harris, 33, was arrested after a search warrant...
Mar 21, 2024 Detrick Harris (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
