Category Archives: Local News
Man arrested after stolen Peoria-area vehicles found in Fulton County
CANTON, Ill. - A Pekin man was arrested in Fulton County over the weekend on drug and stolen vehicle charges. Canton Police say Justin Norman, 41, was taken to jail after a report of a suspicious vehi...
Jan 09, 2023 (File-25 News)
Pritzker inaugurated for second term as Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Anyone who didn't vote for Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for a second term and made their feelings known with a lawn sign? Pritzker, tongue-in-cheek, says he saw you. "During the c...
Jan 09, 2023 (State of Illinois)
Peoria gas prices increase in last week
PEORIA, Ill. - Weeks of gas price declines in the state are officially over. A week after the price of gas in Illinois was virtually unchanged, both GasBuddy.com and AAA say the average price of a gal...
Jan 09, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Three men arrested early Sunday morning on attempted burglary charge
PEORIA, Ill. - Three men were arrested by Peoria Police early Sunday morning, one of which was booked for the second straight day. Peoria Police said they responded to a call on E. Armstrong on the OS...
Jan 09, 2023 Breonn Cox-Green, Kendall Fields, Kristopher Alexander (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
ZZ Top to visit Peoria in April
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Civic Center announced on Monday that legendary rock band ZZ Top will be playing in Peoria. The band will visit on April 10th as part of their "Raw Whisky Tour." Tickets will...
Jan 09, 2023 (Peoria Civic Center)
Gov. Pritzker starting a second term in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will take the oath of office for their second term on Monday in Springfield. Inauguration ceremonies for Gov. Pritzker ...
Jan 09, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions Wednesday for the first time after having been elected to a second term. In the photo, he is brushing off a question about 2024 presidential aspirations. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)
PPD investigating armed robbery, drive by shootings
PEORIA, Ill. -- Two people are recovering after being shot in separate incidents Saturday night in Peoria. Peoria Police say the first shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, after officers were ...
Jan 09, 2023 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
UPDATED: Pritzker signs bill giving state government pay raises, advancing 'closing fund'
UPDATED 11:30 A.M. 1/10/23 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Officials at the highest levels of state government will receive substantial pay raises this month after the House and Senate pas...
Jan 09, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man taken to Peoria County Jail after Friday traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - One man was taken to the Peoria County Jail after a traffic stop on Friday night. Peoria Police said the stop occurred on East Arcadia St. by North Central Avenue. Authorities said a se...
Jan 08, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
IDNR Director Callahan to step down
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A state official with ties to Peoria and WMBD is leaving her role. Governor JB Pritzker's office says Illinois Department of Natural Resources director Colleen Callahan will step d...
Jan 07, 2023 (25 News)
