Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Fire responds to porch fire in Averyville
PEORIA, Ill. - There were no injuries after a porch fire in Peoria's Averyville neighborhood Monday afternoon. Peoria Fire says crews responded to Spitznagle and Monroe just before 4:30 P.M., finding ...
Nov 25, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Princeville man dies in rural Fulton County crash
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. - A Princeville man has died after a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Fulton County. The Fulton County Coroner's Office says 29-year-old Jonathan Lant died due to injur...
Nov 24, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria's Friendship House receives state grant for after school programs
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's Friendship House is receiving some help from the state for its after-school programs. State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) announced a $300,000 grant for Friendsh...
Nov 24, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested for August assault near Peoria apartment complex
PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made after an assault near a Peoria apartment complex in August. Peoria Police says 29-year-old Jalyn Grinslade was identified as the suspect in the incident near Bra...
Nov 24, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Victim in Peoria apartment complex fatal shooting identified
PEORIA, Ill. - The 17-year-old victim in a fatal shooting at a Peoria apartment complex Saturday night has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 17-year-old Matthew Day likely died...
Nov 24, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Unloaded gun reportedly found in locker at Tremont Middle School
TREMONT, Ill. - Tremont Police say there's no indication of any threats after an unloaded firearm was allegedly found at a school. Police say they were notified by Tremont Middle School administration...
Nov 24, 2025 (Tremont Police)
Victim in officer-involved shooting at St. Louis' Lambert International Airport identified as South Peoria man
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO, - A man believed to be homeless with a last known address in South Peoria has been identified as the victim in a fatal officer-involved shooting at St. Louis' Lambert Internation...
Nov 24, 2025
Gilson man charged with multiple felonies for trying to meet teen for sex
EUREKA, Ill. - A Gilson man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly traveling to Woodford County to meet up with what he thought was a 15-year-old girl for sex. Woodford County Chief Deputy Dennis...
Nov 24, 2025 36-year-old Michael Briggs, of Gilson, Illinois. (Woodford County Jail)
South Side Mission begins preparations for 54th Thanksgiving Meal Ministry
PEORIA, Ill. - It's a busy week for everyone at Peoria's South Side Mission. On Monday, the prep work begins for their 54th annual Thanksgiving Meal Ministry. "We're going to take out about 2,600 meal...
Nov 24, 2025 (South Side Mission)
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices dip slightly ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's gas prices have dropped 1.7 cents in the last week, averaging $3.17 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 gas stations in Peoria. Prices in Peoria are 7.1 c...
Nov 24, 2025 Orin Zebest / CC
