Category Archives: Local News
New COVID-19 cases down statewide, while elevated spread levels go somewhat up
CHICAGO, Ill. - COVID-19 is, in a sense both up and down in the State of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health says compared to only two counties last week, now there are four counties no...
Apr 28, 2023 (Centers for Disease Control)
Rabid bat allegedly detected in Peoria County
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - Peoria County officials say a rabit bat has been found somewhere in the county. The Peoria City/County Health Department didn't say Friday where the bat was discovered or when, b...
Apr 28, 2023 Grand Canyon National Park / CC
Teen enters plea in connection with suspected murder-for-hire plot
PEKIN, Ill. - A Mackinaw teen being charged as an adult after allegedly hiring other teens to kill her parents is pleading not guilty. Dahlia Bolin, 16, has pleaded not guilty in Tazewell County Court...
Apr 28, 2023 (25 News October 2021)
Southern Illinois judge temporarily blocks assault weapons ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A federal judge in East St. Louis issued an order Friday blocking enforcement of Illinois' ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines until a lawsui...
Apr 28, 2023 Midwest Communications
Man sentenced to prison for methamphetamine distribution
PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria man will go to federal prison for ten years after he tried to sell methamphetamine. A federal judge Thursday sentenced George Guynn, 61, to ten years in prison after he p...
Apr 28, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Measure would require schools to notify parents of bullying incidents within 24 hours
UPDATED 9:47 a.m. 4/30/23 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Legislation that would tighten anti-bullying protocols in Illinois schools will head to the full state Senate after unanimously pa...
Apr 28, 2023 State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois House last month. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
One year since Knox County Sheriffs Deputy died in the line of duty
Apr 28, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Photo via Facebook)
OSF HealthCare marks 'Jump Trading and Simulation's' 10th anniversary
PEORIA, Ill. - The arm of Peoria's OSF HealthCare that works on advancing health care technology and education is hitting a milestone. OSF's "Jump Trading and Simulation" -- done with the University o...
Apr 28, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Ameren encouraging people to call 811 before outside projects
PEORIA, Ill. - Spring means outdoor projects around the house can get underway, but a local utility wants people to be safe while doing it. Ameren is encouraging people to call 811 to locate undergrou...
Apr 28, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 1003. WMBD)
Legislation in Springfield addresses ongoing teacher shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- State lawmakers are working on legislation to further address the teacher shortage in Illinois. The problem is serious, especially in hard to staff areas, supporters say. A bill f...
Apr 28, 2023 Montse PB / CC
