Category Archives: Local News
Pekin council approves property tax levy increase
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Pekin City Council voted for property taxes to go up four percent in 2026 to help pay off pension debt for emergency service workers. City staff recommended the maximum 4.9 per...
Dec 18, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Fire that was intentionally set causes $40K damage to Peoria home
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters responded to a call early Thursday morning from the area of N. Ellis and W. Archer. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Maroney says crews arrived around 12:15 a.m., finding h...
Dec 18, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead
Story Summary The Illinois State Board of Education plans to propose a modest budget to lawmakers this year in tight fiscal times, according to the state's education superintendent. For the current fi...
Dec 17, 2025 Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautions school officials Wednesday not to expect major funding increases in the upcoming budget year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Man sentenced for role in 2023 murder at Peoria Central Bluff gas station
PEORIA, Ill. - A man will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2023 murder at a gas station in Peoria's Central Bluff. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says Amorta Nelson ...
Dec 17, 2025 Amorta Nelson (1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria International Airport tops yearly record for passengers with one month to go
PEORIA, Ill. - An all-time passenger mark has been set at Peoria International Airport with time left to build on it. The airport announced on Wednesday that 741,724 passengers have gone through the g...
Dec 17, 2025 The main lobby of Peoria International Airport is decorated for the holiday season during a passenger appreciation event on Dec. 17th, 2025. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Prairie Home Alliance Theater and Peoria Civic Center make Top 100 list for sales
PEORIA, Ill. - The Prairie Home Alliance Theater and Peoria Civic Center are once again getting national attention. Pollstar data shows the theater is ranked 50th in the nation for ticket sales, with ...
Dec 17, 2025 (File-Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD)
South Side Mission accepting sign ups for Christmas meal deliveries
PEORIA, Ill. - For 54 years, South Side Mission has brought home-cooked meals and compassion to its neighbors in the Peoria area on Christmas Day. The Mission's Rich Draeger says this year they've see...
Dec 17, 2025 (South Side Mission)
Arson fire causes significant damage to a Peoria home
PEORIA, Ill. - Arson appears to be the cause of a fire in Peoria late Tuesday night that caused $60,000 damage. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin says when crews arrived at 11:48 p.m., they found smoke...
Dec 17, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria-area families receive donated gifts and toys for kids through Salvation Army
PEORIA, Ill. - Families in need across central Illinois were able to make Christmas brighter for their children on Tuesday. Tuesday was the first day of the Peoria Salvation Army's Toy Shop, which hel...
Dec 16, 2025 Brittany King (left) of Peoria picks out donated toys for her children as part of the Salvation Army's Toy Shop. The event helps close to 1,200 families receive toys for their children, as well as a holiday meal. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
East Peoria man federally charged with allegedly stealing identities and wire fraud
PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conducting a wire fraud and identity theft scheme. The US Department of Justice says 35-year-old Stephen Keith...
Dec 16, 2025 courtroom gavel
