Category Archives: Local News
Man who trafficked drugs to central Illinois sentenced to federal prison
PEORIA, Ill. - A 41-year-old man who trafficked ice methamphetamine to Central Illinois will spend the next 27 years in federal prison. That's the sentence Gabriel Antonio Montano-Rodriquez received i...
TJ Carson Feb 03, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Local whiskey distiller hopes closure is temporary
PEORIA, Ill. - A local whiskey distributor is down, but hopes it will not be out for long. JK Williams Distilling says on social media it has lost the lease on its building on Industrial Road in North...
Will Stevenson Feb 03, 2023 (JK Williams Distilling via Facebook)
Man arrested for robbery near Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police have a man in custody who allegedly committed an armed robbery last Sunday morning. Police say Corey Wofford III, 24, was arrested Thursday night, and court records indica...
Will Stevenson Feb 03, 2023 (25 News)
Kahl: Infrastructure work big part of coming year in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The city of East Peoria's infrastructure -- and how to improve it -- is on the mind of the city's top elected official. At his "State of East Peoria" speech Friday morning, Mayor J...
Will Stevenson Feb 03, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
First responders help rescue man, save from drowning
ST. DAVID, Ill. - Officials from three area agencies are being hailed as heroes as they successfully rescued a man before he could drown. The Fulton County Sheriffs Department says their deputies and ...
Will Stevenson Feb 03, 2023 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
LaHood discusses Chinese spying on the U.S.
PEORIA, Ill. -- Following the discovery of a alleged Chinese spy balloon over Montana on Thursday, Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood says we need to keep a very close eye on China. "I don't trust the ...
Julia Bradley Feb 03, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Portable heaters to blame for fire on Peoria's south side
PEORIA, Ill. -- It appears a house fire late Thursday afternoon on Peoria's south side was caused by an electrical problem with portable heaters in the home. The Peoria Fire Department said two people...
Julia Bradley Feb 03, 2023 (25 News)
Man arraigned for alleged beating of infant
PEORIA, Ill. - A Hanna City man is pleading not guilty to charges accusing him of causing a severe injury to a young baby. Court records indicate Alexander King, 21, was arraigned Thursday morning on ...
Will Stevenson Feb 02, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Another juvenile arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say another juvenile is in trouble with the law for allegedly stealing vehicles. Police say the latest arrest happened around 10:00 p.m. Thursday near Ligonier and Marquet...
Will Stevenson Feb 02, 2023 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Semi overturns on Route 6
PEORIA, Ill. - An accident Thursday afternoon closed the right lane of Southbound Route 6. Illinois State Police says the accident occurred around 1:40 p.m. on Route 6 near War Memorial Drive. Trooper...
Will Stevenson Feb 02, 2023 (Illinois Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)
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