Category Archives: Local News
Bradley University hires new VP
PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University will be bringing in a new vice president. The university announced Tuesday Jason Petrovich will be their new vice president for advancement. His responsibilities incl...
Jan 10, 2023 Jason Petrovich (Bradley University)
'American Idol' star sings to OSF Children's Hospital patients
PEORIA, Ill. - It's not every day an "American Idol" star and runner-up visits the area. But, Bloomington-Normal native Leah Marlene came to Peoria Tuesday, providing support and song for the children...
Jan 10, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATED: Pritzker signs assault weapon sales, manufacturing ban
UPDATED 1/10 10:55 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - On the first full day of his second term, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill banning the sale, distribution and manufacture o...
Jan 10, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police: 11-year-old boy charged with stealing vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say an 11-year-old boy was who stole a car Tuesday morning and later led police on a chase in part of the East Bluff area. Police say they were first alerted to a stolen v...
Jan 10, 2023 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Marking Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - The Tazewell County Health Department is hoping to bring more awareness to a form of cancer that can often be easily detected, easily preventable, and easily treatable. January...
Jan 10, 2023 (Tazewell County Health Department)
Peoria Police seeking information in Monday evening attempted armed robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police says there's currently no information on a suspect in a Monday evening attempted armed robbery case. Authorities said officers responded to a call from the 4000 block of S...
Jan 10, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Fire displaces Peoria residents overnight
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Fire Department was called out late Monday night to a home in the area of N. Douglas and W. Windom Streets. When fire crews arrived around 11:30 p.m., they found smoke comin...
Jan 10, 2023 Midwest Communications
Pekin Council rejects proposal allowing recall of elected officials
PEKIN, Ill. -- A proposal that would have made it possible for Pekin voters to remove elected leaders from office was defeated by the city council Monday night. The council's vote was 6-1, with Karen ...
Jan 10, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: IL Senate's assault weapons ban passes House, goes to Governor
UPDATED 2:53 P.M. The Illinois House Tuesday voted to approve the Senate's version of an assault weapons ban, by a vote of 68-41. It now goes to Governor JB Pritzker for his signature. A separate stor...
Jan 10, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A bump fire stock that attaches to a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing rate is seen at Good Guys Gun Shop in Orem, Utah, U.S., October 4, 2017. REUTERS/George Frey/File Photo
Judge sets bond for man accused of making threat involving school facility
EUREKA, Ill. - Bond has been set in the case of a man who allegedly made a threat to local schools. Woodford County Court records a judge set bond Monday at $250,000 against Jared Cochran, 39, and set...
Jan 9, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Woodford County Jail via 25 News)
