Category Archives: Local News
Choose Greater Peoria kicks off "Market After Hours" downtown
PEORIA, Ill. - A new summer series is launching Thursday evening in downtown Peoria. Abby Kaufman says "Market After Hours" is a collaboration between Choose Greater Peoria, the Peoria Riverfront Asso...
Jun 18, 2026 Choose Greater Peoria kicks off "Market After Hours" Thursday at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Peoria. (Choose Greater Peoria)
Village of Peoria Heights looks to add restrictions to Airbnb-style rentals
By Angeles Ponpa PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (25 News) - Trustees with the Village of Peoria Heights are looking to limit the number of Airbnb-style rentals they would allow, citing concerns about the use of...
Jun 18, 2026 (Village of Peoria Heights)
One of America's top fireworks shows to take place soon on the Peoria and East Peoria Riverfronts
PEORIA, Ill. - A celebration of America for her 250th birthday is near, and so is one of America's best fireworks shows on the Peoria and East Peoria Riverfronts. On July 4th, the 40th edition of Choo...
Jun 17, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations
Article Summary Though lawmakers failed to advance data center regulations in the POWER Act this spring, some leaders plan to continue negotiations with stakeholders and to hold listening sessions wit...
Jun 17, 2026 Advocates rally for greater data center regulations at the Capitol in April 2026. Ultimately, lawmakers adjourned their spring session without taking action on the bill known as the POWER Act. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Newly retired Major General McDonough starts new assignment with Greater Peoria Honor Flight
PEORIA, Ill. - After spending three and a half years as Commander of Illinois' National Guard, Major General Dan McDonough retired last month. If his name sounds familiar, it's because he led Peoria's...
Jun 17, 2026 Retired Major General Dan McDonough in the WMBD Radio Studios. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Wednesday morning severe storms cause damage to trees and powerlines across central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. - Severe weather left its mark across central Illinois Wednesday morning in the first wave of predicted storms. Spotters for the National Weather Service office in Lincoln reported a tree...
Jun 17, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
South Peoria sewer project to last until next summer
By Liz Lape PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) -In the fourth year of a nearly two-decade project, Peoria's south side is undergoing major sewer system work. The combined sewage overflow project is now in the 616...
Jun 17, 2026 Sewer work continues in Peoria with the combined sewage overflow project. (25 News)
East Peoria offering curbside storm clean-up
EAST PEORIA, Ill. Recent storms have left residents scrambling to clean up-which is why East Peoria City officials have announced city crews will conduct a special curbside brush clean-up Starting Mon...
Jun 17, 2026 (Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Strong To Severe Storms Tonight
UPDATED 4:45 P.M. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - Strong to severe storms are forecasted for our area once again and all hazards are possible. Overview: We've talked about it for a few days now and to...
Jun 17, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
New East Peoria Police station on Camp St. to open next week
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The East Peoria Police Department is about ready to move into its new home. On Tuesday, the department says operations at its new facility on Camp St. will begin on Monday at 8:00 ...
Jun 16, 2026 (City of East Peoria)
