Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Police arrest juveniles involved in January Galesburg burglary
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have arrested two juveniles that were hiding out in Peoria after burglarizing a store in Galesburg in January. Both juveniles, aged 15 and 17, had First Degree Murder war...
Dalton Kemper Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
U.S. carries out airstrike against Iranian-backed militia target in Syria, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday carried out an airstrike in Syria against a structure belonging to what it said were Iran-backed militia, two officials told Reuters, an apparent r...
Dalton Kemper Feb 25, 2021 REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
East Bluff Community Center uses new brand to outline future plans
PEORIA, Ill. -- The East Bluff Community Center (EBCC) unveiled its brand revitalization Thursday in front of board members and media, as well as virtual attendees. EBCC Board President Tim Cunningham...
Ben Pollard Feb 25, 2021 Ben Pollard/1470-100.3 WMBD
Peoria secures nearly $1M grant for southside property
PEORIA, Ill. -- The City of Peoria has received close to $1 million to complete renovations of the Tabor property at SW Adams and S. Lydia. The $950,000 "Illinois Rebuild: Shovel Ready" grant from the...
Rick Hirschmann Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
State COVID roundup 2/25: 24-hour vax count hits 6 digits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A total of 130,021 people throughout Illinois between Wednesday and Thursday received the COVID-19 vaccine, a record-breaking amount for a 24-hour period. 1,884 people tested posi...
Rick Hirschmann Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
Local COVID roundup 2/25: Peoria County woman dies
PEORIA, Ill. -- A female resident of Peoria County in her 90s is the tri-county's latest casualty of the coronavirus. She lived at Lutheran Hillside. Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford in total had 75 peo...
Rick Hirschmann Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
Peoria Township vote goes to a recount
***UPDATE*** Challenger LaTrina Leary has expanded her lead, following Thursday's recount. Leary's lead that had been one vote going into the day increased to four votes. The next recount is scheduled...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week amid falling COVID-19 infections, but the near-term outlook for the labor market is unclear after winter sto...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A man shops, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, on 5th Avenue in New York, U.S., February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Peoria Police investigate a pair of shootings overnight
PEORIA, Ill. -- Two people were hospitalized Wednesday night after being shot in separate incidents in Peoria. Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said the first shooting happened around midnight. A...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
U.S. Capitol Police quickly overwhelmed by 'insurrectionists' on Jan. 6, acting chief says
(Reuters) - U.S. Capitol Police were aware of the possibility of violence from armed extremists when the Capitol was attacked by supporters of former President Donald Trump, but quickly became overwhe...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump cover their faces to protect from tear gas during a clash with police officers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo