Category Archives: Local News
Collins: Threat of more severe weather on Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - There's a chance that Central Illinois will see more severe weather this weekend. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says with the warm and humid air mass that's in p...
Jul 01, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Power restoration efforts continue following Thursday 'derecho'
Update: 7/1 6:38 a.m. PEORIA, Ill. -- Ameren Illinois crews have been working around the clock since severe storms rolled through Central Illinois on Thursday, leaving thousands of local residents in ...
Jun 30, 2023 (Ameren Illinois)
State's 'rainy day' fund hits record-high balance ahead of new fiscal year
(Capitol News Illinois) - There are no champagne toasts or fireworks, but when the clock strikes 12 a.m. on Saturday, it's the start of a new year in Illinois - a new fiscal year, that is. And just as...
Jun 30, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Illinois Comptroller's Office)
Man arrested after fight, police chase
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say they arrested a man after he led officers on a foot chase following a fight. Police say it started around 12:15 a.m. Friday on North Street near Knoxville and Forest H...
Jun 30, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
1 arrested, 1 injured, during early morning stabbing
PEORIA, Ill. - One person was arrested, and another was injured, following an early morning stabbing in the area of an apartment complex that's been in the news before. Police were called to West Oakc...
Jun 30, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Four arrested following downtown Peoria fight
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say three adults and a teen were arrested after a fight early Friday morning in downtown Peoria. Police say it happened just before 5:00 a.m. near Main and Madison. Victim...
Jun 30, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
City Council approves 'wayfinding' signs
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council approved something that some residents have said are useless, but some might see as a huge help to local tourism efforts. Council members...backing the spending ...
Jun 30, 2023 A map of where Peoria's "wayfinding signs" will be installed. (City of Peoria)
Collins: A chance of more strong to severe storms Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - More severe weather is possible in the Peoria area Friday, but it won't be widespread. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says Central Illinois could see a few scatte...
Jun 30, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
90 years in prison for convicted murderer, arsonist
PEKIN, Ill. - A Pekin man will likely be in prison for the rest of his life after killing a woman and setting her on fire two years ago. Matthew Null, 41, was sentenced in Tazewell County Court Thursd...
Jun 29, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Tazewell County Jail 2021)
Eight teens arrested following chase involving stolen cars
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say eight teenagers were arrested on multiple charges late-Wednesday afternoon after reports of reckless driving throughout the city. Peoria Police say multiple calls came...
Jun 29, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
