Category Archives: Local News
Thanks to a contest, local entrepreneur is set to open new business in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - An exotic eating experience is coming soon to downtown Peoria. Businessman Andy Driscoll recently put a call out to local entrepreneurs with the Peoria Pitch Contest. 38 applied, and se...
Jul 24, 2023 Andy Driscoll with the Peoria Pitch Contest announces the winner Monday on WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show", Bollywood Bites Bistro & Event Center. Also pictured is owner Irfan Mohammed. (Julia Bradley/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Lewistown home destroyed by fire over the weekend
LEWISTOWN, Ill. (25 News) -- A house in Lewistown is a total loss after a Sunday afternoon fire. The Lewistown Fire Department says they got the call of a house fire around 12:45 p.m. When crews arriv...
Jul 24, 2023 (25 News)
Kids prepare for new school year at Saturday afternoon event in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - The new school year starts in a couple weeks, and some Peoria-area kids are ready for it to begin after a Saturday afternoon event. The 4th annual Back-to-School Celebration b...
Jul 23, 2023 (25 News)
Teachers, activists, and HOI Fair organizers react to juvenile fights at the fair
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Federation of Teachers are saying in the wake of large juvenile fights earlier this week at the Heart of Illinois Fair, they're no longer going to tolerate the treatment they...
Jul 22, 2023 (25 News)
A convicted felon goes to federal prison for a gun crime
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria resident and convicted felon will spend four years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to weapons charges earlier this year. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Terrance Dots...
Jul 22, 2023 Terrance Dotson (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail August 2022)
No winners in the Mega Millions lottery again, but Illinois' Lotto game still in record jackpot territory
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Days after the multi-state $1 billion Powerball jackpot was won in California, the other multi-state game is getting closer to that amount as well. No one matched all five numbers ...
Jul 22, 2023
A Peoria man goes to federal prison for gun possession
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man will be going to federal prison for several years after a gun and ammunition were found in his possession. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Denzel Jordan, 29, was sentenced ...
Jul 22, 2023 Denzel Jordan (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail October 2022)
Fire crews put out a blaze at an East Peoria home. Here's what we know
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - About $20,000 in damage was done to an East Peoria home that ended up on fire Friday afternoon. Crews were called to a home near Meadow Avenue and Garden Street around just after 1...
Jul 21, 2023 (25 News)
Quad Con to take place at the Peoria Civic Center this weekend. Here's details of what to expect
PEORIA, Ill. - While San Diego Comic Con takes place this weekend, a smaller version will take place in central Illinois. Quad Con's Peoria Comic and Toy Show will take place at the Peoria Civic Cente...
Jul 21, 2023 (Quad Con)
West Nile virus found in Peoria County for the first time this year. Here is what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - The West Nile virus has been found for the first time this year in Peoria County. The Peoria City/County Health Department says it was found in a positive mosquito sample. Director of E...
Jul 21, 2023 Tim Sheerman-Chase / CC
