Category Archives: Local News
PPD arrests teens accused of carrying handguns
PEORIA, Ill. - A pair of teens were arrested over the weekend after being found in illegal possession of handguns. Officers found 18-year-old Maurice Jones Junior and a 16-year-old armed on W. Wiswall...
Jul 28, 2026
Chuck Grayeb announces another run for Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. - A familiar face intends to jump back into the race for Peoria City Council. Chuck Grayeb, a longtime staple on the council, announced Monday in a Facebook post that he's running for one...
Jul 28, 2026 (City of Peoria)
Illinois recognizes gambling addiction, allowing new treatment options
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a bill last week that officially recognizes gambling addiction under the state's Substance Use Disorder Act, expanding options for treatment. Advocates of the bill c...
Jul 27, 2026 A sign advertises slot machines at a video gaming cafe in west suburban Oakbrook Terrace. (Credit: Victor Hilitski for Illinois Answers Project)
Hammond returns to Peoria Rivermen as play-by-play voice
PEORIA, Ill. - A familiar voice to Peoria radio will be back behind the microphone for the upcoming Peoria Rivermen season. Ed Hammond has been named the new voice of the Peoria Rivermen for the 2026-...
Jul 27, 2026 WMBD Radio's Ed Hammond celebrates his 500th game with Bradley Women's Basketball on Wednesday, December 10. (1470 and 100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley)
Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater's liability insurance
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed the legislation designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois. The governor signed the bill at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Bronzeville, the site o...
Jul 27, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois. (Photo courtesy state of Illinois)
Three injured after two-vehicle crash in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Multiple people were treated at a local hospital after a crash in South Peoria Monday morning. Peoria Fire says the two-vehicle crash occurred just after 10:30 A.M. near Garden and West...
Jul 27, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Bradley University awards Arts and Technology campers $1.25M in scholarships
PEORIA, Ill. - 16 rising seniors who attended Bradley University's Arts and Technology Camp last week got a big surprise before they went home. "Every senior was given a certificate and a letter sayin...
Jul 27, 2026 (Bradley University)
Disc golfers return to central Illinois for the Ledgestone Open
EUREKA/PEKIN/MORTON, Ill. - The top disc golfers from all over are back in central Illinois this week for one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. This week is the 16th edition of the Led...
Jul 27, 2026 Steven Weaver of Creve Coeur tees off from the first teepad at the Lake Eureka Temp course during a flex tier tournament, on July 26th, 2026. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Dozer Park ready to bring Winter Wonderland to life this winter
PEORIA, Ill. - This winter, Peoria's Dozer Park will transform into a winter wonderland of holiday spirit, as the Peoria Chiefs host their first ever ballpark Holiday Light show. Beginning in November...
Jul 27, 2026 The Peoria Chiefs have announced "Holiday Lights at the Ballpark" is coming to Dozer Park November 13-January 2.
First Alert Weather: Dangerous heat with increasing severe weather chances
By Balint Szalavari-First Alert Meteorologist CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25 News) - We continue our First Alert Weather Days as dangerous heat and humidity return for the start of the work week. While heat wil...
Jul 27, 2026 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
