Category Archives: Top Stories
Central Illnois could see an early snowfall
PEORIA, Ill. - A winter weather advisory has been set for the Peoria area from midnight Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday. 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said two rounds of snow are on the wa...
Oct 29, 2019 Midwest Communications
NCAA to allow athletes to cash in on their fame
ATLANTA (AP) - The NCAA Board of Governors has taken the first step toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes ...
Oct 29, 2019 (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher, File)
Peoria County Deputy terminated
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy was terminated Monday after an investigation by the Peoria County Sheriff's Merit Commission. Deputy Jason Patterson was found guilty of 8 charge...
Oct 29, 2019
Potential listeria contamination leads to apples recall
AURORA, Ill. (AP) - A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination. Kane County health off...
Oct 29, 2019
'Get Covered Illinois' enrollment begins Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Insurance says rates for 'Get Covered Illinois' insurance plans are the same or lower than last year. The On-Exchange Marketplace offers 142 plans for t...
Oct 29, 2019 getcovered.illinois.gov
Jury selected for teen's murder trial in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- 14-year-old Zaveon Marks was in court Monday for jury selection in his murder trial. The jury consists of five women and seven men. Marks faces two counts of first-degree murder in the...
Oct 29, 2019 Midwest Communications
Illinois lawmaker to resign on federal bribery complaint
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said a lawmaker accused of bribery in a federal complaint should resign or be removed. Madigan told reporters Monday that he will begin proc...
Oct 28, 2019 MWC
Pekin City Council approves public hearing for cannabis zoning
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin City Council Monday night approved a public hearing to be held for discussions of cannabis dispensaries locations. Pekin Mayor Mark Luft said it helps the council when they hea...
Oct 28, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Crews battle complex fire Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighter/paramedics were call to the 2500 block of W. Starr at 8:33 a.m. Monday for a possible house fire. Battalion Chief Shawn Sollberger said smoke was seen coming from the...
Oct 28, 2019 Midwest Communications
Granite City in East Peoria closed
EAST PEORIA, Ill - Granite City Food and Brewery has permanently shut its doors. Employees were seen placing a sign on the restaurant's door, saying that the location is no longer in operation. The si...
Oct 28, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
