Category Archives: Local News
East Peoria "refining" short term rental regs, adding new annual licensing fee
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- City leaders in East Peoria say they continue "refining" regulations on short term rental properties and they've approved significant changes to local ordinances. City Council mem...
Apr 6, 2022 Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD
Bradley hires new women's basketball coach
PEORIA, Ill. - It didn't take long, nor did they necessarily have to leave the state, for Bradley University to find its next women's basketball coach. The University Wednesday morning announced Kate ...
Apr 6, 2022 (Bradley University graphic)
AAA: Local gasoline prices are down a bit
PEORIA, Ill. -- The good news...gas prices are dropping, but not a lot. AAA says the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Peoria-Pekin area is now $4.43. That's a few cents hi...
Apr 6, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
IL House passes bill offering support to Ukraine
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois House lawmakers have passed a bill that takes action in support of Ukraine. The legislation divests state pension funds from interests in Russia and Belarus, and will mak...
Apr 6, 2022 Midwest Communications
Man claims 'spirits' caused him to commit stabbing, arson
PEKIN, Ill. - A Washington man facing attempted murder and arson charges following a fire and stabbing incident at his home is claiming in court "spirits" led him to do it. 25 News reports a judge Tue...
Apr 5, 2022
Efforts online and in Springfield to help or save Lincoln College
LINCOLN, Ill. - If you have $50 million burning a hole in your wallet, you could use it to help keep Lincoln College open right now. A Facebook campaign has started called "Save Lincoln College". The ...
Apr 5, 2022 Courtesy: Lincoln College Facebook
Man arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man faces several charges for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman last week. Peoria County court records indicate Thomas Jackson, 54, is facing charges of Aggravated Cr...
Apr 5, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
Pritzker signs COVID-19-related measure regarding sick time for school employees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill that gives teachers vaccinated against COVID-19 all the sick leave they'd need if the virus hits their families. "It ensures that, i...
Apr 5, 2022 State of Illinois/Illinois Information Service
Man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man will be sentenced in August after admitting in federal court to selling child pornography on the internet. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Kiantre Dykeman, 24, pleaded guil...
Apr 5, 2022 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Comedian John Mulaney coming to Peoria Civic Center in August
PEORIA, Ill. - A very popular comedian who recently hosted "Saturday Night Live" once again will be coming to the Peoria Civic Center later this year. John Mulaney will be at the Civic Center August 1...
Apr 5, 2022 (Peoria Civic Center)
