Category Archives: Local News
Pavilion in the Park group combats 'misinformation,' says plans still in works
PEORIA, Ill. - There's growing belief that a proposal to put a pavilion in Peoria's Donovan Park is not dead yet. The pavilion would house music and arts events, and the head of a group wanting to mak...
Dec 05, 2021 (25 News)
Analyst: Fertilizer, natural gas costs still concern farmers
PEORIA, Ill. - As if farmers didn't have enough to worry about with the pandemic, soybean prices not being what they could be, and the supply chain situation, there's one more thing they'll be keeping...
Dec 05, 2021
Accused East Bluff killer and arsonist gets $2M bond
Peoria, Ill -- A man blamed for this week's house-fire-turned-homicide in Peoria's East Bluff will remain jailed on $2 million bond. 28-year-old Tahir Goodman went up for a bond hearing on Friday. He'...
Dec 04, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail
Semi Trailer fire caused by accident with motorcycle
UPDATED 4:25 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - The back of a semi trailer in front of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, near the intersection with Liberty St., was on fire following an accident Friday afternoon. Peoria...
Dec 03, 2021 25 News
Details released regarding Auditor's Office spending
PEORIA, Ill. - We're learning more about spending by Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas that the State's Attorney is calling into question. The County Board cut Thomas' budget and staff for 2022, an...
Dec 03, 2021 Jessica Thomas (WMBD/Peoria County)
GoFundMe page started for woman strangled & left for dead in Peoria's East Bluff
UPDATED 4:18 p.m. PEORIA, Ill -- A GoFundMe page is now posted to help the family of a woman reportedly strangled to death and then burned in Peoria's East Bluff this week. You'll remember the case in...
Dec 03, 2021
Peoria Heights adding new holiday tradition
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Peoria Heights will debut a new holiday event at Tower Park this weekend. On Friday, a group of 20 local vendors, artists and musicians, will be part of the Heights' first Kris...
Dec 03, 2021
Juvenile shot near Harrison Homes
PEORIA, Ill. -- A shooting near Harrison Homes left a juvenile wounded Thursday night, but Peoria Police said their injuries were non-life threatening. Police responded to the 2600 block of W. Montana...
Dec 03, 2021 (25 News)
Accused father pleads not guilty to killing infant son
Peoria, Ill -- A Peoria man accused in the death of his infant son has reportedly issued a plea of not guilty. Our news partner 25 News reports 23-year-old Zachary Yeo issued the plea in court on Thur...
Dec 02, 2021 Zachary Yeo (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Peoria County Board approves new district map
PEORIA, Ill. - Lost in the news of Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell telling the County Board he would not seek another term in next year's election, the board Tuesday took care of some mandated busi...
Dec 02, 2021 Peoria County Government via YouTube
