Category Archives: Local News
Peoria City falls in season opener at Shea Stadium
PEORIA, Ill. - The second season of Peoria City got off to a disappointing start at home. The Carps fell 3-2 to St. Charles F.C. Saturday night at Shea Stadium, after leading 2-1 at the half. Peoria N...
May 21, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
As leaders extend session with budget unfinished, several sweeping last-minute bills surface
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Lawmakers won't finish their spring legislative session by Friday's scheduled adjournment as negotiations over the state budget remain in flux. The May 19 e...
May 20, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Riverfront Market 20th year starts Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - For the 20th year, the Saturday mornings on the river means fresh produce and homemade products. The Peoria Riverfront Market begins Saturday on the Peoria Riverfront, running from 8:00...
May 20, 2023 (Peoria Riverfront Association)
Pekin Police officer who died suddenly identified
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin Police officer who died unexpectedly earlier this week has been identified. 49-year-old Daniel Graber died suddenly on Wednesday. He was a 23-year veteran of the Pekin Police D...
May 20, 2023 (Pekin Police Department)
Legislature approves bill targeting 'deceptive' marketing of guns to children, militia members
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is signaling he'll sign a bill passed in the General Assembly this week that targets gun manufacturers using deceptive marketing practices. At issue, ...
May 19, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Native American history, ride-share regulation measures clear General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Even though it became clear this week that the General Assembly's spring legislative session would go longer than scheduled as lawmakers finalize a budget, ...
May 19, 2023 State Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is pictured on the Illinois House floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Teenager arrested on weapons charges after traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenage male was arrested after a traffic stop on Peoria's East Bluff Thursday afternoon. Peoria Police officers stopped the vehicle at around 4:20 P.M. at Indiana and Nebraska. The t...
May 19, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Teenager accused in death by brick receives additional charge, released from custody
PEORIA, Ill. - The teenager accused in the death of Tony Collier has been given an additional charge. The Peoria County State's Attorney Office says the 14-year-old received one count of Second Degree...
May 19, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
UPDATED: Optional all-gender bathrooms bill will head to governor
UPDATED 5:23 P.M. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to provide multi-occupant all-gender b...
May 19, 2023 Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate Thursday during debate over a bill that would allow optional all-gender bathrooms at businesses and public institutions in the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Edgar: Civic Center doing financially well this year
PEORIA, Ill. - You might say the Peoria Civic Center is having a banner year, and it's coming at just the right time. Right now, Civic Center General Manager Rik Edgar tells WMBD's Craig Collins the v...
May 19, 2023 (File-Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD)
