Category Archives: Local News
Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign continues one more month; gold bar donated in one Red Kettle
PEORIA, Ill. - So close, yet, so far away. That might be how the goal of this year's Peoria Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign could be described , as it has one more month left, ending at the end...
Dec 30, 2021
Man begins jail sentence for fatal 2020 accident
PEORIA, Ill. - A Chillicothe man charged in an accident almost two years ago that claimed the life of another Chillicothe man is reporting to jail for the crime, but will not be there long. Peoria Cou...
Dec 30, 2021
Hy-Vee adds 'Retail Security Team', is hiring officers
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. -- Peoria's two Hy-Vee grocery stores may soon have actual security guards patrolling them. The Iowa-based chain says it's previously worked with third-party security contractors ...
Dec 30, 2021
Winter Storm watch in effect for New Year's weekend in Peoria
Peoria, Ill -- Central Illinois will ring in the New Year while bracing for the region's first significant winter storm. The National Weather Service has posted a winter storm watch throughout Saturda...
Dec 30, 2021 Midwest Communications
East Peoria police officer injured in I-74 crash that shut down traffic for hours
Peoria, Ill -- A local police officer is being treated for injuries sustained in a crash that slowed traffic on I-74 last (Wednesday) night. It happened around 9:45 p.m. at milepost 95 in East Peoria....
Dec 30, 2021
Illinois Secretary of State Offices to close temporarily due to COVID-19
CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says all Drivers License facilities in Illinois, including in Peoria, will close for two weeks starting Monday, January 3. The reason: COVID-19....
Dec 29, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Fulton County authorities want help solving three break-ins
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. - Authorities in Fulton County are asking for the public's help solving three recent crimes in different parts of the county. The Sheriffs Department says surveillance photos show ...
Dec 29, 2021 Midwest Communications
Chief to criminals: 'You wanted our attention, now you have it'
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's top cop is telling lawbreakers that "enough is enough" once again, as gun violence continues despite there being no homicides in the last month. But this time, Chief Eric Echev...
Dec 29, 2021 25 News via Facebook
Peoria leaders focus on problem of violence this week
Peoria, Ill --Peoria leaders want to discuss the problem of increased violence in the city. Today, Peoria Police Chief Eric Echavarria is scheduled to offer remarks on the issue, aiming to, "send a me...
Dec 29, 2021 Chief Eric Echevarria (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois State Police announce changes to FOID card program
Peoria, Ill -- The state of Illinois is trying to streamline the processing of various Firearm Owner Idenfication card issues. In a release this week, Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau sa...
Dec 29, 2021 Midwest Communications
