Category Archives: Local News
Lateral hiring incentives beef up ranks at Peoria County Sheriff's Office
PEORIA, Ill. -- While Peoria Police launch a new lateral hiring incentives blitz we're seeing some of the positive results of such a campaign already at the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, which has b...
Sep 01, 2022 Midwest Communications
Holiday travel advice? Arrive early & secure vehicles and valuables
PEORIA, Ill. -- Travelers in the Peoria metro area are being reminded about expediency and security as they prepare to launch their Labor Day weekend travel plan. While there are some concerns about t...
Sep 01, 2022 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Texas governor buses migrants to Chicago amid border security dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The state of Texas bused a group of about 60 newly arrived migrants to Chicago on Wednesday, as Republican Governor Greg Abbott expands his effort to push responsibility for bor...
Sep 01, 2022 Youth migrants traveling without adults are processed by a border patrol agent after being smuggled across the Rio Grande river into Roma, Texas, U.S., August 26, 2022. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
Pair arrested for stolen vehicle and gun in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police arrested two men late Wednesday morning after finding a stolen vehicle and a loaded handgun, which was also apparently stolen. Peoria Public Information Officer Semone Ro...
Sep 01, 2022 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
More arrests in connection with Peoria Stadium fight
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have made additional arrests in connection with a fight last Friday night at Peoria Stadium. The fight broke out in the stands of Peoria High School's season opener footb...
Sep 01, 2022 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Illinois Army National Guard CH-47's grounded in 'abundance of caution'
PEORIA, Ill. -- Officials with the Illinois Army National Guard say they have been forced to ground the state's fleet of 6 CH-47 Chinook helocopters in accordance with a branchwide directive from the ...
Aug 31, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter is seen at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
Gov. Pritzker announces $300M in state funds for home energy assistance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. --Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is announcing the availability of millions in state funds which will go toward helping residents afford their energy bills. In a release issued Wedn...
Aug 31, 2022 FILE PHOTO: An electrical line technician works on restoring power after a tornado Vilonia, Arkansas April 29, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
IL Secy of State tests negative for COVID-19 following week of isolation
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has reportedly tested negative for COVID-19 following an isolation period related to the illness. An updated news release issued today says fol...
Aug 31, 2022 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
CityLink teams with libraries for "Fine Free/Fare Free" event
PEORIA, Ill. -- Want a free ride? Just show your library card. CityLink on Thursday, September 1, is kicking off a partnership with area libraries, offering free fares through September 30. As long as...
Aug 31, 2022 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Will Stevenson)
Video surfaces of brawl at East Peoria high school football game
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- Another video getting passed around online is scaring parents, showing local high school students in a violent fight. It's the second recorded incident from Friday night, putting ...
Aug 31, 2022 (25 News)
