Category Archives: Local News
Tax filing season begins Monday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The tax filing season gets underway on Monday, January 23. The Illinois Department of Revenue is now accepting state tax returns. "We encourage taxpayers to try My Tax Illinois, o...
Jan 23, 2023 Midwest Communications
Silent protest in support of Peoria's Planned Parenthood
PEORIA, Ill. -- With signs reading 'Terrorism doesn't play in Peoria,' and messages about the next generation's access to rights, dozens came out to Peoria's Planned Parenthood Sunday to show their so...
Jan 23, 2023 (25 News)
UPDATE: Homicide investigated in West Peoria, victim identified
UPDATED 3:43 P.M. WEST PEORIA, Ill. - Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday's fatal shooting of a Decatur man in West Peoria. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identifies the victim as St...
Jan 22, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Police looking for armed robbery suspect
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect from a Friday night armed robbery incident. Authorities say the incident occurred at around 5:52 P.M. in the area of ...
Jan 22, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Candles sold at Ross Dress for Less recalled
PEORIA, Ill. - Items sold at a national retailer with stores in Peoria and throughout the area are being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling two types of candles sold at Ross...
Jan 21, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Judge rules against state's assault weapons ban
EFFINGHAM, Ill. - A judge in Effingham has granted a temporary restraining order related to enforcing the state's new ban on assault weapons. The judge reportedly said he's not focusing on the Second ...
Jan 20, 2023 Midwest Communications
Woman, convicted of murder, granted new trial by appellate court
PEORIA, Ill. - An Illinois appellate court is siding with a Peoria woman's request for a new trial on murder charges. The Third District Appellate court ruled Thursday Sheyanah Lee, 35, should get the...
Jan 20, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail 2018)
COVID transmission continues to decline in Illinois -State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The rate at which COVID-19 is being spread in Illinois has taken another big step down. The Illinois Department of Public Heath says only 28 counties in the state are now at elevat...
Jan 20, 2023 (Centers for Disease Control)
Man arrested on weapons charges following traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is in trouble with the law for allegedly having a gun in his possession. Peoria Police say it started around 2:15 a.m. Friday at Newman Parkway and Mission Road in Central ...
Jan 20, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Sheriff warns of 'blackmail' scam, mostly involving teen boys
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriffs Department is warning parents of a potential scam targeting mostly teenagers in the area. Sheriffs officials are taking to social media, to warn of something ...
Jan 20, 2023 (Peoria County Sheriffs Office)
