Category Archives: Top Stories
Monarch Music Hall in Peoria closes
PEORIA. Ill. -- The Monarch Music Hall is no more. The venue's ownership group has decided not to renew the lease and will book no more shows. The final show was Chicago Farmer on Wednesday night. On ...
Dec 28, 2019 Courtesy of Monarch Music Hall Facebook page
Man who made 27,000 crosses for shooting victims is retiring
AURORA, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois man who made more than 27,000 crosses to commemorate victims of mass shootings across the country is retiring. According to The Beacon-News, Greg Zanis came to realize ...
Dec 28, 2019 (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Illinois unemployment data released
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The unemployment rate in Illinois decreased in November of 2019. Thirteen Illinois metropolitan areas had increased job growth according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bu...
Dec 27, 2019
MVC and Bradley Basketball opponent head coach placed on administrative leave
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Evansville has placed men's basketball coach Walter McCarty on administrative leave and is conducting an internal investigation into alleged violations of the school's Title IX...
Dec 27, 2019 MWC-AP/FOX SPORTS PHOTO CREDIT
Cullom man's bond set at $5 million
CULLOM, Ill. -- Clifford Brewer, 53, faces up to six counts of first degree murder for the deaths of three people Christmas Day. His bond has been set for $5 million. Police responded after 2 a.m. Wed...
Dec 27, 2019 MWC-ISP/Clifford Brewer photo credit
Bradley Police issue safety alert
PEORIA, Ill. -- A safety alert has been issued by the Bradley University Police Department after an incident on campus. Bradley Police and Peoria Police responded Thursday night around 11:15 to a repo...
Dec 27, 2019 bradleyedu.com
PPD seeks new leader
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Park District has begun a search for its next Chief of Police. Longtime Chief Sylvester Bush has retired, leaving the PPD with no full-time officers. Thus, Executive Directo...
Dec 27, 2019 Peoria Park District/Facebook
Driving laws to get stricter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As you hit the road for the first time in 2020, be aware of changes to driving laws. Fines are set to increase for reckless driving, passing a stopped school bus, and construction...
Dec 27, 2019 Midwest Communications
Minimum wage going up
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- There's good news on the horizon for minimum wage workers. As of January 1, the state's lowest hourly pay rate will go from $8.25 up to $9.25. Governor J.B. Prizker signed Senate ...
Dec 27, 2019 MWC
Cullom resident charged with murder
COLLOM, Ill. - One man is arrested in connection with a triple homicide in Cullom on Christmas morning. Clifford W. Brewer, 53, of Cullom, was arrested and charged with three counts of first degree mu...
Dec 26, 2019 MWC-ISP/Clifford Brewer photo credit
