Category Archives: Local News
Peoria approves continued use of ShotSpotter technology
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Police Department will continue using a vital tool for violent crimes. On Tuesday night, the city council unanimously approved a three-year contract for the ShotSpotter servi...
May 26, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teen arrested on weapons charges released from custody by Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County judge has released a teen from custody who was arrested this past weekend for allegedly having a fully automatic weapon. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says...
May 26, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Durbin, LaHood speak about Iran conflict during Peoria visits
PEORIA, Ill. - Two members of Illinois' Congressional delegation gave differing responses to the United States' conflict with Iran during appearances in Peoria on Tuesday. Democrat U.S. Senator Dick D...
May 26, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former Morton mayor passes away
MORTON, Ill. - A former leader for the village of Morton has passed away. 25 News reports Ronald Rainson died earlier this month at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at the age of 85. Rainson was mayor...
May 26, 2026 (Photo courtsey of Lauren Rainson)
Greater Peoria Sanitary District hosting community clean-up this Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - You're invited to help make the community a more beautiful place to live this Saturday, May 30th, as the Greater Peoria Sanitary District hosts a community trash clean-up day. The event...
May 26, 2026 The Greater Peoria Sanitary District is hosting a community clean-up day on Saturday, May 30th at Illinois Rt. 8 and Reservoir Road. (GPSD Facebook)
Peoria Armory still for sale with price reduced
PEORIA, Ill. - If you're looking for a fixer-upper, with lots of space that's steeped in history-the Peoria Armory may be the bargain you're looking for. Real estate records show the 1924 brick and li...
May 26, 2026 The price on the Peoria Armory building has been reduced to $200,000. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Mike Sabol)
Peoria Co. Sheriff's Deputy Evans honored with Hometown Hero Award
PEORIA, Ill. - A Sheriff's deputy shot and wounded in the line of duty earlier this year was presented with the Hometown Hero Award by Acting US Attorney Greg Gilmore. Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy J...
May 26, 2026 Peoria Co. Sheriff's Deputy Jack Evans is recognized with the Hometown Hero Award by Acting U.S. Attorney Greg Gilmore. (Peoria Co. Sheriff's Office Facebook)
Peoria gas prices down thanks to falling oil prices and optimism about a U.S.-Iran agreement
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped 8.0 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging around $4.82 on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy and AAA Illinois. Prices are 58.3 cents a gallon ...
May 26, 2026 Orin Zebest / CC
Family shot at during cookout at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway after a family was shot at during a cookout at Glen Oak Park. Peoria Police says the family was in a pavilion when a group of unknown suspects shot at them ...
May 25, 2026
Pekin Memorial Day ceremony honors those who gave it all
PEKIN, Ill. - Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember those who gave it all for the freedoms Americans enjoy everyday. Pekin's annual ceremony to remember took place Monday morning on its River...
May 25, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
