Category Archives: Local News
Brothers face federal COVID-19 fraud charges
PEORIA, Ill. - Two Peoria residents are the latest to be indicted on federal charges of making false statements in order to get COVID-19 relief funds. The U.S. Attorney's office says a grand jury last...
Will Stevenson Jan 23, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Steger's Furniture expanding into Peoria
PEKIN, Ill. - Steger's Furniture announced Monday they are expanding with a second location in Peoria. The company announced they will be opening new store at the North Point Shopping Center in North ...
TJ Carson Jan 23, 2023 (Steger's)
Cheap Trick coming to Peoria this spring
PEORIA, Ill. -- Cheap Trick is coming to the Peoria Civic Center. The iconic rockers are heading back on tour, with a stop at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on April 25. Tickets go on sale this Frida...
Julia Bradley Jan 23, 2023 Raph_PH / CC
Tax filing season begins Monday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The tax filing season gets underway on Monday, January 23. The Illinois Department of Revenue is now accepting state tax returns. "We encourage taxpayers to try My Tax Illinois, o...
Julia Bradley Jan 23, 2023 Midwest Communications
Silent protest in support of Peoria's Planned Parenthood
PEORIA, Ill. -- With signs reading 'Terrorism doesn't play in Peoria,' and messages about the next generation's access to rights, dozens came out to Peoria's Planned Parenthood Sunday to show their so...
Julia Bradley Jan 23, 2023 (25 News)
UPDATE: Homicide investigated in West Peoria, victim identified
UPDATED 3:43 P.M. WEST PEORIA, Ill. - Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday's fatal shooting of a Decatur man in West Peoria. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identifies the victim as St...
Will Stevenson Jan 22, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Police looking for armed robbery suspect
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect from a Friday night armed robbery incident. Authorities say the incident occurred at around 5:52 P.M. in the area of ...
TJ Carson Jan 22, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Candles sold at Ross Dress for Less recalled
PEORIA, Ill. - Items sold at a national retailer with stores in Peoria and throughout the area are being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling two types of candles sold at Ross...
Will Stevenson Jan 21, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Judge rules against state's assault weapons ban
EFFINGHAM, Ill. - A judge in Effingham has granted a temporary restraining order related to enforcing the state's new ban on assault weapons. The judge reportedly said he's not focusing on the Second ...
Will Stevenson Jan 20, 2023 Midwest Communications
Woman, convicted of murder, granted new trial by appellate court
PEORIA, Ill. - An Illinois appellate court is siding with a Peoria woman's request for a new trial on murder charges. The Third District Appellate court ruled Thursday Sheyanah Lee, 35, should get the...
Will Stevenson Jan 20, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail 2018)