Category Archives: Local News
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
Expert: Infrastructure bill will be a boon for Central IL ag business
Peoria, Ill -- There is across-the-board approval among local business interests about the trillion dollar bi-partisan infrastructure bill. Many analysts and top executives agree it will help in a wid...
Cooper Banks Nov 16, 2021 REUTERS/Mike Blake
Kasper: It's important to see family during the holidays
PEORIA, Ill. -- Thanksgiving and Christmas are all about family. Local Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Doug Kasper, with the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, says it's importan...
Julia Bradley Nov 16, 2021 OakleyOriginals / CC
Arson deemed cause of an overnight apartment fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Fire crews were called just after 12 a.m. Tuesday to the 2100 block of N. Linn Street in Peoria. Firefighters found flames coming from a window on the second floor of the four story ap...
Julia Bradley Nov 16, 2021 (25 News)