Category Archives: Local News
LaHood: Time for America to lead and stand on the side of freedom
WASHINGTON D.C. - Republican 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood of Peoria said he was among House members who supported a $95-billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LaHood, through a s...
Ed Hammond Apr 21, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pritzker says state 'obviously' needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - With a month-and-a-half left in the General Assembly's spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker's administration is readying its proposal to address Illinois' chron...
TJ Carson Apr 19, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured on the House floor on Thursday, April 19. He is pushing a plan to address Illinois’ chronically underfunded pension systems, but a looming legal issue could sidetrack that goal. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
No sunflowers at Jubilee State Park this year
BRIMFIELD, Ill. - The sunflowers will not shine at Jubilee State Park this year. In a social media post on Thursday, the park says it relies on farmers to help plant the sunflowers that bloom in the l...
TJ Carson Apr 19, 2024 (Jubilee State Park/Illinois Department of Natural Resources)
Professional disc golfers make unexpected stop in Morton this month for major golf tournament
MORTON, Ill. - For the first time since 2019, the world's best disc golfers will compete for a major championship in central Illinois. Northwood Park in Morton will host the Professional Disc Golf Ass...
TJ Carson Apr 19, 2024 Professional disc golfer James Conrad lines up a putt at Northwood Park during the 2021 Ledgestone Open. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Pritzker's health insurance reforms targeting 'utilization management' clear House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated a partial legislative victory Thursday night when the House passed his initiative to end some practices health insurance compani...
TJ Carson Apr 19, 2024 State Rep. Anna Moeller (right), D-Elgin, speaks on the House floor during debate on her bill to enact several reforms to the state’s insurance industry. The bill is an initiative of Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seated behind Moeller. The measure passed with bipartisan support. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria woman sentenced to federal prison on drug charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria woman will spend more than a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. 41-year-old Crystal Bennett was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in the Bureau of Pri...
TJ Carson Apr 19, 2024 courtroom gavel
CityLink offering free rides Friday
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's CityLink is celebrating Passenger Appreciation Day Friday, April 19 with free rides for everyone. The annual event honors Jerome Lilly, a 19-year veteran of the Greater Peoria ...
Julia Bradley Apr 19, 2024 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Will Stevenson)
One person arrested on drug charges Tuesday afternoon in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were arrested in South Peoria on drug charges Tuesday afternoon. Peoria Police say a search warrant was executed at a house in the area of Antoinette and Madison Park Terrace...
TJ Carson Apr 18, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Planned changes to Peoria mail distribution center moving forward
PEORIA, Ill. - A restructuring plan by the United States Postal Service that would affect operations in Peoria is moving forward. 25 News reports USPS is moving mail processing and distribution center...
TJ Carson Apr 18, 2024 mail and packages
PAAR: With fewer new homes on the market, competition for existing homes is fierce
PEORIA, Ill. - Finding a home in your price range and where you want isn't getting any easier. Leslie Rothan with Peoria Area Association of Realtors, or PAAR, says with a limited inventory of homes a...
Julia Bradley Apr 18, 2024 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy, File)