Category Archives: Local News
IL leaders issue joint statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine
CHICAGO, Ill. - Even as legislation to a similar end makes its way through the Illinois General Assembly, the state's top political leaders say Illinois money is leaving Russia. Governor JB Pritzker, ...
Mar 18, 2022 Nicolas Raymond / CC
ICC women to play for 7th place title in NJCAA tourney Saturday after victory Friday
PORT HURON, Mich. - The Illinois Central College women's basketball team continues to roll on after a rocky start in the NJCAA Tournament. The Cougars Friday defeated number nine Niagra County 88-58 i...
Mar 18, 2022 Illinois Central College via Facebook
Local residents raising funds to help abused women in Kenya
PEORIA, Ill. - A pair of Peoria-area residents are behind an upcoming fundraiser that will help battered women in Kenya. Veronicah and Terry Richards want to build the "Imani Rescue Center" in Vernica...
Mar 18, 2022 (Imani Resource Center via Facebook)
Pritzker looking at gas tax relief beyond state budget proposal
CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says he's looking at ways the state can lower the price of gas. Pritzker's State of the State and budget address in February included a proposal to canc...
Mar 18, 2022 (Illinois Department of Transportation)
UPDATE: Missing Danvers man found dead in pond
UPDATED 4:23 P.M. DANVERS, Ill. - A man the Tazewell County Sheriffs Department asked for help locating earlier Friday was found dead. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley says Patrick Lindsey, 69, ...
Mar 18, 2022
ICC trustees vote to keep Fall 22, Spring 23 and Summer 23 tuition rates flat
PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois Central College is pledging to keep its tuition rates flat for a third straight year. On Thursday, the ICC Board of Trustees voted to keep the in-district tuition rate at $155...
Mar 18, 2022 Illinois Central College
Legislation aims to change Illinois' sexual assault laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Lawmakers are working on bills to close loopholes in Illinois sexual assault laws. One measure, sponsored by Rep. Katie Stuart of Collinsville, is based on a case in another state...
Mar 18, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
New Illinois legislation addresses war on Ukraine
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois House Democrats have put together new legislation addressing Russia's war on Ukraine. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Lindsey Lapointe, of Chicago, said this is one of the most ...
Mar 18, 2022 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
ICC advances in NJCAA Tournament, defeating Edison State
PORT HURON, Mich. - The Illinois Central College women's basketball team, after losing its first game of the tournament, is now back to its winning ways. The #4 Cougars Thursday defeated 12th-seeded E...
Mar 17, 2022 (Alex Staab via Twitter)
Fulton County nature preserve closed due to avian flu case
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - A nature preserve south of Peoria in Fulton County is closed to the public amid growing concerns of avian influenza. The Nature Conservancy says it closed Emiquon Preserve Wednesday ...
Mar 17, 2022 (Illinois Office of Tourism)
