Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy
UPDATED 4:17 P.M. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The Illinois State Board of Elections will be asked to decide Tuesday whether former President Donald Trump is barred under the 14th Amend...
Jan 29, 2024 The Illinois State Board of Elections building is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Migrants staying at Chicago O'Hare facing eviction this week
CHICAGO, Ill. - The pressure is building on Chicago's mayor with thousands of migrants facing evictions starting this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and city officials are calling for Mayor Brandon J...
Jan 29, 2024 N i c o l a / CC
Peoria area gas prices even higher this week. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have jumped over 16 cents in the last week, averaging $3.23 on Monday, according to GasBuddy. Prices in Peoria are nearly 17 cents higher than a month ago, ...
Jan 29, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC
No 'horsing' around for Dunlap woman about to compete in international equestrian competition
PEORIA, Ill. - A Dunlap woman is looking for your support as she is about to embark on a journey to South America to take part in what's called "the greatest test of horsemanship and wilderness skills...
Jan 28, 2024 (Laurie Kaplan via Facebook)
Judge allows detention for one of two suspects in fatal armed robbery attempt
PEORIA, Ill. - New details are being released about the two people accused in what turned out to be a fatal armed robbery attempt almost two weeks ago. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos' office...
Jan 28, 2024 Sontarrius Williams (left) and Jaylyn Branscumb (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
IDOT: Pothole repairs are going on statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is asking drivers to slow down and move over for road crews that are busy repairing potholes on the state's highways and interstate...
Jan 27, 2024 DDohler / CC
Police: Accident and shooting both at I-74 and Gale not connected
PEORIA, Ill. - An accident on North Gale near Interstate 74 late Friday afternoon is so far not connected to a shooting that happened in almost the same area at around the same time. One vehicle was i...
Jan 26, 2024 An accident blocked traffic for a time late Friday afternoon at Gale and Interstate 74. (Illinois Department of Transportation traffic camera)
'Insects' and 'Critters' now on display at Peoria Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill. - One might annoy us a lot, and another might be around in part to annoy them. Two new exhibits are getting underway at the Peoria Riverfront Museum this weekend. One is called "Insects" ...
Jan 26, 2024 Part of the new "Insects" exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
New CityLink bus ad draws attention to human trafficking
PEORIA, Ill. - The Center for Prevention of Abuse is trying something new to continue to raise awareness about human trafficking and how prevalent it may be in Central Illinois. The agency has partner...
Jan 26, 2024 The Center for Prevention of Abuse has an ad wrapped around a CityLink bus about human trafficking. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Tensions rose again this week between Gov. JB Pritzker's office and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over how to handle the tens of thousands of people who have arrived ...
Jan 26, 2024 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to reporters in Springfield during a visit to the Capitol in April 2023, shortly after winning the Chicago mayoral election. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
