Category Archives: Local News
East Peoria approves new rules for smoke shops
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- New rules are being written to regulate smoke and vape shops in East Peoria. At their regular council meeting last (Tuesday) night, commissioners unanimously approved a lengthy ne...
Aug 17, 2022 (Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
No, Landmark Recreation Center is NOT closing
PEORIA, Ill. - The rumors of the demise of Landmark Recreation Center have been greatly exaggerated. The parent company of the center -- Peoria Forrest Hill Development Company -- says in a news relea...
Aug 16, 2022 (25 News)
ICC, others wants to fill 1,000 Information Technology jobs thanks to federal grant
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois Central College, Eureka College, and Bradley University are now embarking on a journey to help as many as 1,000 people get certified in Information Technology. ICC and 40 ...
Aug 16, 2022 (Illinois Central College)
Teen accused of attack at Juvenile Detention Center
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria teenager has been moved to adult custody after allegedly attacking an officer while in juvenile custody. Peoria Police says it happened around 11:30 Monday morning at the Juven...
Aug 16, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Man charged with business burglary
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man arrested for Burglary and other charges a number of times since 2006 has been arrested for another burglary. Peoria Police say officers were called just after 11 p.m. Monda...
Aug 16, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Local expert discusses CDC's relaxed guidance for COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week relaxed some guidelines in regards to COVID-19. Dr. Doug Kasper, with the University of Illinois College of Medicine, says he t...
Aug 16, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Co. inmate death under investigation
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. -- On August 13, Peoria County Correctional Officers discovered a male detainee unresponsive in his cell with a sheet wrapped around his neck and the sheet tied to an air vent. The...
Aug 16, 2022 (File-Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD)
Overheated hoverboard causes Peoria fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Fire crews responded just after 6:30 p.m. Monday to a home on N. Osage Court, near N. Trails Edge Drive, on reports of a fire in the basement. Assistant Fire Battalion Chief Kyl...
Aug 16, 2022 liz west / CC
Council member announces run for Pekin Mayor
PEKIN, Ill. - The woman who currently ends up filling the mayor's shoes in Pekin when the mayor isn't available now wants the job for good. Becky Cloyd -- Pekin Mayor Pro Tempore -- announced on socia...
Aug 15, 2022 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Becky Cloyd via Facebook)
Peoria Police investigating armed robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a late-Sunday morning armed robbery. Police say officers were called to a building near Dries Lane and West Margaret Avenue 11:35 a.m., in the 3000 block...
Aug 15, 2022 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
