Category Archives: Top Stories
TIF district approved for Northwoods Mall to encourage development
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria City Council has paved the way for potential new development at Northwoods Mall. On Tuesday night, the council approved the creation of a new TIF district that encompasses th...
Feb 11, 2026 (Northwoods Mall Facebook Page)
PPS releases statement regarding status of basketball coaches after inappropriate conduct allegations
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools says two former high school basketball coaches at Peoria High and Richwoods are no longer employed by the district. In a statement released Wednesday, Superintende...
Feb 11, 2026 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Republican U.S. lawmaker on Wednesday accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of concealing the names of powerful associates of the late financier and convicted sex offende...
Feb 11, 2026 U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura
Man returned to Peoria to face charges in 2024 East Bluff murder
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been returned to Peoria to face murder charges in an East Bluff shooting death two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 27-year-old Mickael Williams was...
Feb 11, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Peoria Richwoods basketball coach resigns over conduct allegations
PEORIA, Ill. - A member of the Peoria Richwoods girls' basketball coaching staff has resigned after allegations of inappropriate conduct. In a letter to players and their families, Athletic Director J...
Feb 11, 2026 (Peoria Public Schools)
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Feb 11 (Reuters) - James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer, his wife announced on social media. "Our beloved Ja...
Feb 11, 2026 71st Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 22, 2019. James Van Der Beek. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
"Lucky" ticket wins lotto prize Tuesday night in Washington
WASHINGTON, Ill. - It was a "Lucky Day" for someone in Washington on Tuesday. The Illinois Lottery says a Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased at the Casey's on Walnut Street for the evening draw matched ...
Feb 11, 2026 (Illinois Lottery)
In a blow to the banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
Article Summary A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit card "swipe fees" on taxes and tips. The Interchange Fee ...
Feb 11, 2026 A state law banning “swipe fees” was upheld by a judge, although opponents say they will appeal. (Nathana Rebouças via Unsplash)
Peoria County jury convicts man of recording explicit acts with minor relative
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County jury has found a man guilty of taking videos and photos of himself in sexual acts with a minor relative. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 23-year-old Car...
Feb 11, 2026 (1470 & 100/3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Peoria Zoo is introducing three new spider monkeys to the public
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Zoo is introducing three baby spider monkeys to the public. The Zoo's Executive Director Max Lakes says their journey here from Mexico wasn't an easy one. "They were confiscated ...
Feb 11, 2026 (Peoria Zoo)
