Category Archives: Local News
Peoria honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria took time Monday to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The annual Memorial Day program was held outside the Gateway Building on the Peoria Riverfront....
May 29, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Eighth person rescued from collapsed building in Iowa; fatalities unlikely
(Reuters) - Search and rescue teams working throughout the night rescued an eighth victim from an apartment building that collapsed in Davenport, Iowa, officials said on Monday. The city's mayor and f...
May 29, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A view of a collapsed apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, U.S.,May 28, 2023 this picture obtained from social media. Twitter @JohnBlunk/via REUTERS
East Peoria crews battle house/garage fire Sunday
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- An East Peoria home and garage were damaged by a fire Sunday afternoon on Gem Street, near Jim Court. Firefighters responded to the home around 4 p.m. A resident was home at the t...
May 29, 2023 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
Memorial Day events planned for Monday
PEORIA, Ill. -- Memorial Day isn't just about cookouts and pool parties, it's about remembering those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Memorial Day events that took place on Monday, May 29t...
May 29, 2023 Ken Jones / CC
Glasford residents say water quality in town needs improvement
GLASFORD, Ill. - Residents in the small Peoria County town of Glasford say the quality of the town's water needs to be better. One of those residents is Richilynn Garcia. She tells 25 News that he wat...
May 28, 2023 (Richilynn Garcia/25 News)
New Peoria firefighters join department ahead of their class
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Fire Department is closer to being fully staffed after swearing in two firefighters Friday afternoon. Zachary Shubert and Jakob Johnson transferred from other departments in...
May 27, 2023 (25 News)
Budget vote brings General Assembly's 2023 spring session to a close
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The 2023 spring legislative session came to an end in the early hours of Saturday morning after the Illinois House gave its approval to a $50.6 billion spen...
May 27, 2023 Speaker Pro Tempore Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, presents a budget bill on the House floor early Saturday morning before lawmakers adjourned for the summer around 3 a.m. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
New playground equipment coming to Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - The playground at Glen Oak Park will be getting new equipment that is made for everyone. The Peoria Park District Board approved the purchase of new equipment and upgrades Wednesday at ...
May 26, 2023 (Peoria Park District)
Bus crashes through garage door in Mapleton
MAPLETON, Ill. - A bus went a bit further than expected in Mapleton Friday morning. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says the driver of a special needs bus was picking someone up at a house near La...
May 26, 2023 Midwest Communications
Two teenagers arrested after trying to break into vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - Two juveniles were taken into custody early Friday morning after reports they, and a third juvenile, were reportedly trying to break into a vehicle in the West Bluff. Peoria Police says...
May 26, 2023 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
