Category Archives: Top Stories
Comprehensive cancer care coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- OSF Healthcare received word Tuesday it will be able to move forward with plans to build a comprehensive cancer center. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approve...
Feb 25, 2020 1470/100.3 WMBD-Mike Sabol
Illinois State Police stepping up patrols in March
METAMORA, Ill. -- Drivers will see increased patrols in March by the Illinois State Police. The increased patrols include roadside safety checks, nighttime enforcement patrols, occupant restraint enfo...
Feb 25, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD
Three teenagers arrested
PEORIA, Ill. -- Three teenage suspects are in custody after a foot pursuit. While patrolling Sunday night around 11:42 p.m. in the 600 block of W. Main, an officer located a known stolen vehicle, acco...
Feb 25, 2020 Midwest Communications
Connect Illinois: Expanding broadband services statewide
PEORIA, Ill. -- A new program is expanding access to broadband internet services across Illinois. Gov. J-B Pritzker was in Peoria Tuesday to tout the state's partnership with OSF HealthCare to advance...
Feb 25, 2020 1470/100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley (File Photo)
Storm expected to dump several inches of snow on Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. -- Another round of snow is expected to move into the Peoria area Tuesday and Wednesday. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins predicts a mixed bag of winter weather most...
Feb 25, 2020 Midwest Communications
Recreational weed sales net $10M in tax revenue in 1st month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Department of Revenue is reporting the sale of recreational marijuana in Illinois generated $7.3 million in cannabis tax revenue last month. In addition, the depa...
Feb 25, 2020 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Filling a gap at PPS
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Public Schools could be looking into fill a vacancy in a high needs school. PPS Board President Dan Adler said that if the the search is approved, there would be an offer higher...
Feb 24, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Pekin to regulate gas and electric bicycles
PEKIN, Ill. -- The city of Pekin will now keep tabs on low-speed gas and electric bicycles. The city council Monday approved an ordinance which will require riders to register with the Pekin Police De...
Feb 24, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Carly Fiorina this year's speaker for the George Washington Banquet
PEORIA, Ill. -- A businesswoman and political figure is serving as the keynote speaker for The Creve Coeur Club of Peoria's 122nd George Washington Banquet. Carly Fiorina, Chairman of Carly Fiorina En...
Feb 24, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD
Worst one yet? Forecasts say winter storm could be heaviest of 2020
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Metro area has been gearing up since the weekend for another round of winter weather. News Partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said it could end up another win...
Feb 24, 2020 Midwest Communications
