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Former Attorney General Holder speaks at Peoria MLK lunch
PEORIA, Ill. - Former Obama Administration Attorney General Eric Holder says he had no idea when Martin Luther King, Junior died, how much his legacy would end up being important to him. Holder tells ...
Jan 16, 2023 (Courtesy Yvonne Greer)
State auto dealers group to appeal ruling on direct sales from manufactures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A group representing Illinois car dealers is appealing a recent ruling in Cook County that would allow electric vehicle manufacturers Rivian and Lucid to become licensed dealers an...
Jan 16, 2023 (Rivian)
Juveniles arrested after North Valley 'strong-armed robbery'
PEORIA, Ill. - Two juveniles are in custody after what Peoria Police say was a "strong-armed robbery" in the North Valley area. Police say it happened around 9:30 Sunday night near Jefferson and Cornh...
Jan 16, 2023 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Victim in fatal three-vehicle crash identified
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner has identified the victim of Sunday's three-vehicle accident on the edge of Peoria, following what many speculate to be a police chase that started in Edwards....
Jan 16, 2023 Midwest Communications
UPDATED: Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Despite Illinois' efforts to smoothly integrate electric vehicles into the state's economy, a new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute is warn...
Jan 16, 2023 Estimated Impact of Electric Vehicle Goal on Transportation Revenue (Graphic by Nika Schoonover via Flourish.studio)
Local gas prices pushing upward again
PEORIA, Ill. -- Average gas prices in Peoria have risen a little over 10 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.46 on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com's survey of 148 gas stations in Peoria. P...
Jan 16, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Peoria MLK Day events scheduled
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria's 31st Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon is being held Monday at the Peoria Civic Center. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is the keynote speaker. If you are going to ...
Jan 16, 2023 GPA Photo Archive
Fire at Planned Parenthood deemed arson
UPDATED 2:50 P.M. Statement from President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois Jennifer Welch: "On Sunday evening the Peoria Planned Parenthood Health Center was vandalized when someone threw a ...
Jan 16, 2023 (25 News)
Man arrested on weapons, traffic charges
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say one man is in custody after trying to flee from officers, but almost returning to the scene of the crime. According to Peoria Police Public Information Officer Semone ...
Jan 15, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
UPDATE: Vehicle fleeing scene of overdose ends up involved in fatal crash
UPDATED 7:56 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois State Police say an accident late Sunday morning on U.S. 150 is fatal. The Peoria County Sheriffs Department says it started as a police chase. Peoria County ...
Jan 15, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
