Category Archives: Local News
Arson suspected in Peoria fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Fire destroyed a home in Peoria early Tuesday night, and it appears it was intentionally set. Investigators said the fire on N. Linn Street, between W. Arcadia and W. Republic, was ars...
Feb 15, 2023 (25 News)
Two people shot in Peoria late Tuesday night
PEORIA, Ill. -- Two people were wounded in shootings that happened Tuesday night in North Peoria. Peoria Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers were initially called to N. University and Coving...
Feb 15, 2023 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Peoria ready to rework Sully's spot downtown
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria appears ready to move forward with a privately funded, multi-million dollar hotel project where Sully's now sits empty. The plan, approved Tuesday night, is to spend just over $...
Feb 15, 2023 (25 News)
Woman sentenced to federal prison in connection with gun believed used in Peoria homicide
PEORIA, Ill. - A Washington woman who admitted buying a gun for her son that was later used in a homicide is going to federal prison. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Kristin Jackson, 40, was sentenced...
Feb 14, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Grand jury charges man in January fatal DUI crash
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has formalized charges for a Hanna City man accused of committing a fatal crash in the area of the Shoppes at Grand Prairie about a month ago. The grand jury ...
Feb 14, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail October 2022)
IL Senate Republicans want Pritzker to propose energy relief in budget address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker gives his annual State of the State and Budget address Wednesday, and some Republicans in the Illinois Senate want Pritzker to include energy bill relief in hi...
Feb 14, 2023 Nicolas Nova / CC
Bradley University prepared for active shooter situation
PEORIA, Ill. - The chief of Bradley University's police department says they're well-prepared in case an active shooter situation occurs on campus. Brian Joschko says his department is trained every c...
Feb 14, 2023 (Bradley University)
Man arrested after robbery reported at downtown CityLink facility
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say they have a man in custody following what was first reported as a robbery. Police say the reported robbery happened just before 11 a.m. Monday at the downtown CityLink...
Feb 14, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Free tax prep help available throughout Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The State of Illinois' Department of Revenue is offering free tax help to those who need it. DOV Spokesperson Maura Kownacki says the help is available to eligible taxpayers strug...
Feb 14, 2023 Midwest Communications
Salvation Army surpasses goal for Tree of Lights campaign
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Salvation Army is thanking the community for its continued support, as the organization has seen a significant increase of people needing food, housing and other essential s...
Feb 14, 2023 (Salvation Army)
