Category Archives: Local News
Peoria considering two new TIF district agreements
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria is considering a pair of special agreements that could bring more business to the city by way of tax increment financing (TIF) districts. At Tuesday night's city council meeting,...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2024 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
New eastbound McClugage Bridge nearing completion. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - The completion of the new eastbound McClugage Bridge connecting Peoria and East Peoria is only months away. Illinois Department of Transportation Construction Field Engineer Nick Volk s...
TJ Carson Apr 23, 2024 The new McClugage Bridge (right) is nearing completion next to the current McClugage Bridge. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
11-year-old arrested after shots fired Monday night in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - An 11-year-old was arrested after shots were fired in South Peoria Monday night. Peoria Police says officers responded to the area of John H Gwynn Junior Avenue and MacArthur Highway ju...
TJ Carson Apr 23, 2024
Man arrested for assaulting Peoria Police officer indicted in multiple incidents
PEORIA, Ill. - A man arrested earlier this month for assaulting a Peoria Police officer has been indicted for multiple incidents. Eric Anderson, 33, is accused of repeatedly punching the officer on th...
TJ Carson Apr 23, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new "E-Notary" portal launched by the secretary of state's office. This ...
TJ Carson Apr 23, 2024 The secretary of state’s downtown driver services facility is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State comptroller welcomes ratings upgrade from Moody's
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Comptroller Susana Mendoza says bond rating agencies take notice when Illinois puts more money toward its Rainy Day and Pension Stabilization Funds. Moody's Analytics on Tuesday ch...
Julia Bradley Apr 23, 2024 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Illinois Comptroller's Office)
Pekin passes tax hikes and fees to help with budget
PEKIN, Ill. -Pekin's City Council on Monday night passed several measures to raise taxes and fees, as the city faces a $12 million deficit. In the upcoming fiscal year, Pekin will be required to compl...
Julia Bradley Apr 23, 2024 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Only grocery store in Roanoke to shut down. Here's what we know
ROANOKE, Ill. - The only grocery store in a small Woodford County town is no more. 25 News reports the Roanoke IGA Foodliner is closing at the end of the day today Monday. Store owners did not provide...
TJ Carson Apr 22, 2024 (25 News)
Governor visits Peoria to encourage passage of his health insurance reform initiative
PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker was joined by state lawmakers and OSF Healthcare leaders in Peoria on Monday to urge passage of one of his health care initiatives. The State House last ...
TJ Carson Apr 22, 2024 Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks at the OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute about the Healthcare Protection Act. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Investigation underway after fire destroyed Peoria house Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - A house will have to be torn down after a fire Monday morning in Peoria. Peoria Fire says crews responded just before 6:15 A.M. to the area of Brons and Broadway. The first crews on sce...
TJ Carson Apr 22, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
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