Category Archives: Local News
Accumulating snow forecast for Thursday evening and overnight
PEORIA, Ill. - Accumulating snow could make driving a little tricky across Central Illinois Thursday evening. That's why 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder is calling for a First Ale...
Dec 11, 2025 Midwest Communications
Woman who died while detained at Peoria County Jail identified
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria woman has been identified as the Peoria County Jail detainee who died while in custody on Tuesday. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 39-year-old Pamela Wall was pronounc...
Dec 10, 2025 (File-Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD)
Arrest made in death of man found in burnt garage in Peoria's North Valley
PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a man in a burnt garage in Peoria's North Valley last month. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 62-year-old Joseph Al...
Dec 10, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria City Council provides aid to New Hope Apartments after recent arsons
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria has given a lifeline to keep downtown's New Hope Apartments open for the time being. The city council Tuesday night unanimously approved $300,000 in American Rescue P...
Dec 10, 2025 (25 News)
Ed Hammond celebrates 500th game with Bradley Women's Basketball
PEORIA, Ill. - WMBD Radio's own Ed Hammond is celebrating a major milestone on Wednesday. He's broadcasting his 500th game in 28 years with Bradley University Women's basketball. "I say that, and ever...
Dec 10, 2025 WMBD Radio's Ed Hammond celebrates his 500th game with Bradley Women's Basketball on Wednesday, December 10. (1470 and 100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley)
Pekin council approves ban of kratom sales citywide
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Kratom is no longer allowed in Pekin after the city council Monday night voted to ban its sale. Places where kratom is sold, such as gas stations or smoke shops, received a let...
Dec 10, 2025 (25 News)
Snow squalls and high winds could make travel difficult on Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. - More snow with high winds on Wednesday is prompting 25 News to designate a First Alert Weather Day. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder says isolated to scattered snow ...
Dec 10, 2025 Midwest Communications
Peoria accepts donation to begin Riverfront Park amphitheater project
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria has given the go-ahead for an amphitheater along the Riverfront. The city council on Tuesday night unanimously accepted an $11-million donation from the Hengst Founda...
Dec 09, 2025 A design concept for what Riverfront Park could look like after the construction of the Dee Hengst Amphitheater is presented in this slide from the firms behind the project. (TERRA Engeineering)
Peoria man ordered held in custody after birthday party shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - A 53-year-old Peoria man will remain behind bars until trial after allegedly shooting two people at a birthday party Friday night. Lonnie Payno was charged with two counts of Aggravated...
Dec 09, 2025
Peoria man indicted on home invasion, weapons charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man faces serious felony charges following a November home invasion that left a woman injured. Donald Criss, 39, was indicted by a Peoria County Grand Jury on December 9th on t...
Dec 09, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
