Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Juvenile shot overnight in Peoria. Here's what we know
Updated 9:19 a.m. PEORIA, Ill. - Police are investigating a shooting on Peoria's south side Tuesday night. Around 10:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of Widenham and W. Smith on a ShotSpotter...
Aug 30, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
State leaders announce FFA mental health awareness grant program
(Capitol News Illinois) - Farmers and residents of rural communities often face stigma when it comes to mental health challenges, but state leaders hope to change that. Governor JB Pritzker announced ...
Aug 29, 2023 A farm in rural Champaign County, pictured in spring 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
One injured following mid-afternoon shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man is expected to be okay after an afternoon shooting not far from Peoria Heights. Peoria Police say the shooting happened on North Columbus Avenue, inbetween Crestwood and Northcres...
Aug 29, 2023 (25 News)
West Nile Virus detected in dead bird in Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The first dead bird this year in Peoria County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. That's according to the Peoria City/County Health Department, who does not say when or whe...
Aug 29, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Man arrested for possession of drugs, ghost gun
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man remains in jail after a gun and drugs allegedly were found in his possession early Tuesday morning. Peoria Police say they pulled 41-year-old Ronnie Winfield, Jr.'s vehicle...
Aug 29, 2023 Ronnie Winfield, Jr. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Zoo announces birth of mandrill. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - There's a new resident at the Peoria Zoo. The zoo announced Tuesday that a baby mandrill was born on August 19th. The baby was born to first-time mother Kofola and father Linus. While t...
Aug 29, 2023 (Yvonne Strode/Peoria Zoo)
Arson to blame for Peoria fire Monday night
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria crews were called to a home in the area of S. Livingston and Lydia for a fire late Monday night. Arriving just after 11 p.m., firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the vacan...
Aug 29, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pekin council picks police chief to become next city manager
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - The Pekin City Council has chosen Pekin Police Chief John Dossey to become the next city manager despite criticism about the process that led to Dossey's selection. The council...
Aug 29, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Juvenile arrested in Normal for Peoria's 17th homicide of 2023
NORMAL, Ill. - Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says a juvenile has been arrested for Peoria's 17th homicide of the year. Watkins says a 17-year-old juvenile is charged with First-Degree Murder for...
Aug 28, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Sorensen holds roundtable discussion with union leaders in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - He heard about everything from infrastructure, to claims the plan of the Postmaster General is to all but completely shut the post office down. 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen m...
Aug 28, 2023 Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-East Moline), third from left, participates in a meeting of local and state union leaders Monday at the International Union of Operating Engineers local in Peoria. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
