Category Archives: Local News
New state law promotes E-V production in Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Illinois Gov. J-B Pritzker on Tuesday signed a new law creating economic incentives for electric vehicle production. The measure provides tax credits to E-V manufacturers which in tu...
Julia Bradley Nov 17, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Rivian introduces R1T all-electric pickup truck at Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 27, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake
It's been 8 years since tornadoes ripped through Central Illinois
WASHINGTON, Ill. - November 17, 2013. It's been eight years since tornadoes ripped through Pekin, East Peoria and Washington, Illinois. The damage was especially devastating in Washington, where three...
Julia Bradley Nov 17, 2021 (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Jury in Rittenhouse murder trial to deliberate for second day
KENOSHA, Wis. (Reuters) - The jury in the Wisconsin murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse will deliberate for a second day on Wednesday, attempting to reach a consensus on whether to convict or acquit the ...
Julia Bradley Nov 17, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Kyle Rittenhouse sits next to the tumbler that he will use to select the jurors who will not participate in deliberations during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S., November 16, 2021. Sean Krajacic/Pool via REUTERS
Loyola-Chicago leaving Missouri Valley Conference in 2022
Peoria, Ill -- Loyola-Chicago has announced it is leaving the Missouri Valley Conference next year. Reports across social media confirm the program will move over to the Atlantic-10 conference, starti...
Cooper Banks Nov 16, 2021 From Missouri Valley Conference
Chillicothe residents opposed to private project that would allow barge parking on Illinois River; marina owner gives his side
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - A group that was quickly formed claims the City of Chillicothe is "one-hundred percent against" a proposed private project that they claim would negatively impact the city. The pro...
Will Stevenson Nov 16, 2021 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Arrest made after suspected arson fire in Peoria
Peoria, Ill -- A man is now under arrest, accused of setting fire to a Peoria apartment complex early this week. Peoria Police say they have 34-year-old George E. Love in custody. Investigators believ...
Cooper Banks Nov 16, 2021 (25 News)
Organizers announce drive-up hours for East Peoria Festival of Lights static display
Peoria, Ill -- We're learning about this year's drive-up hours the East Peoria Festival of Lights static displays. According to a news release, the Folepi's Winter Wonderland drive-thru display will o...
Cooper Banks Nov 16, 2021 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
Paratransit and rural transit arms of GPMTD looking for drivers
PEORIA, Ill. - You don't even need to have a CDL in order to become a driver for parts the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District. As new drivers for the "CityLift" and "CountyLink" portions of the syst...
Will Stevenson Nov 16, 2021 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Firefighters get training on dealing with live power lines
PEORIA, Ill. - A training provided to Peoria firefighters may be as important now as it's ever been. Firefighters Tuesday were being shown through Ameren how to deal with live power line situations th...
Will Stevenson Nov 16, 2021 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Illinois education leaders set to advance new teacher vaccine mandate
Peoria, Ill -- State education leaders are set to advance new rules for mandating vaccines for Illinois teachers. Of course, you will have a chance to review the rules before final approval. The ISBE ...
Cooper Banks Nov 16, 2021 Midwest Communications