Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Council approves Expo Gardens swap agreement
By Stace Keane PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council has agreed to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City, the Board of Education, and Peoria Public Schools for the redevelopment of ...
May 27, 2026 (Expo Gardens)
New road projects begin in Peoria and East Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - As we head into the summer, road construction continues to ramp up. In East Peoria, part of Washington Street will be closed starting Wednesday, May 27th, and is expected to remain clos...
May 27, 2026 Midwest Communications
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent
Article Summary Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for governor as an independent candidate. Corbett said he's seeking to bring a more moderate approach to the governor's race co...
May 26, 2026 Collin Corbett, a former Republican political strategist, speaks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after filing petitions to run for governor as an independent candidate. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Peoria's Radnor Road project receives boost from federal government
PEORIA, Ill. - One of the Peoria area's vital roads is receiving a boost from the federal government for upgrades. On Tuesday at Ridgeview Elementary School, 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-...
May 26, 2026 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) and Peoria County Board Chairman Jimmy Dillon (D) hold a ceremonial check of $1 million dollars in federal funding to go towards improvements for Peoria's Radnor Road. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria approves continued use of ShotSpotter technology
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Police Department will continue using a vital tool for violent crimes. On Tuesday night, the city council unanimously approved a three-year contract for the ShotSpotter servi...
May 26, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teen arrested on weapons charges released from custody by Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County judge has released a teen from custody who was arrested this past weekend for allegedly having a fully automatic weapon. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says...
May 26, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Durbin, LaHood speak about Iran conflict during Peoria visits
PEORIA, Ill. - Two members of Illinois' Congressional delegation gave differing responses to the United States' conflict with Iran during appearances in Peoria on Tuesday. Democrat U.S. Senator Dick D...
May 26, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Former Morton mayor passes away
MORTON, Ill. - A former leader for the village of Morton has passed away. 25 News reports Ronald Rainson died earlier this month at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at the age of 85. Rainson was mayor...
May 26, 2026 (Photo courtsey of Lauren Rainson)
Greater Peoria Sanitary District hosting community clean-up this Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - You're invited to help make the community a more beautiful place to live this Saturday, May 30th, as the Greater Peoria Sanitary District hosts a community trash clean-up day. The event...
May 26, 2026 The Greater Peoria Sanitary District is hosting a community clean-up day on Saturday, May 30th at Illinois Rt. 8 and Reservoir Road. (GPSD Facebook)
Peoria Armory still for sale with price reduced
PEORIA, Ill. - If you're looking for a fixer-upper, with lots of space that's steeped in history-the Peoria Armory may be the bargain you're looking for. Real estate records show the 1924 brick and li...
May 26, 2026 The price on the Peoria Armory building has been reduced to $200,000. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Mike Sabol)
