Category Archives: Top Stories
A Peoria hotel settles federal claims of an Americans with Disabilities Act violation but doesn't admit wrongdoing
PEORIA, Ill. - The owner of a Peoria hotel is paying restitution to the family of a youth with a disability, but isn't admitting wrongdoing, after an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabiliti...
Will Stevenson Aug 17, 2023 The Hampton Inn in Peoria, near the Shoppes at Grand Prairie (Source: petersenhotels.com)
Drought levels decreasing locally and across Illinois. Here's where conditions currently stand
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Drought conditions are easing up in Illinois. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows 14.72% of the state experiencing some level of drought. That's down from 27.35% the week pr...
TJ Carson Aug 17, 2023 (National Weather Service)
Distillery Labs builds for the future of Peoria's economic growth. Here's what to know about their new home
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria business incubator Distillery Labs is ready to start working toward moving in to its new home, four years after the organization began. Delayed in part by COVID-19, Distiller...
Will Stevenson Aug 17, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Hands-on experiences and training for Caterpillar customers at facility in Peoria County
EDWARDS, Ill. - One of three places in the world where Caterpillar gives consumers a chance to try equipment before they buy it is located in Peoria County. The Edwards Demonstration and Learning Cent...
TJ Carson Aug 17, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria teen arrested for July shooting near Parkview Estates
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager has been arrested in connection with a Peoria shooting last month. The night of Saturday, July 15, Peoria Police were called to the area of N. Gale and Institute Place on rep...
Julia Bradley Aug 17, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Ex-Madigan aide was warned several times that lying to grand jury would result in perjury charges
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Nearly six months after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was forced to fire his longtime chief of staff, those in the speaker's inner circle were once ag...
Will Stevenson Aug 17, 2023 Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff for longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Monday. He is standing trial for perjury and obstruction of justice. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
"Wicked" returning to Peoria in 2024-25. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - An iconic Broadway musical is making its way back to Peoria for the first time since 2016. Peoria Civic Center General Manager Rik Edgar announced on WMBD's "Greg and Dan Show" that "Wi...
Julia Bradley Aug 17, 2023 (Peoria Civic Center)
Pritzkers donate over $100K for Grand Champion Steer at State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Being in the Governor's Sale of Champions is something all livestock exhibitors dream about. Each year, the marquee event showcases the hard work and dedication of the youth in the...
Julia Bradley Aug 17, 2023 (Gov. Pritzker's Facebook--This year’s Grand Champion Steer at the Illinois State Fair was raised by Kashen Ellerbrock of Atktinson, Illinois. )
Pritzker vetoes measure granting Ameren authority over transmission line construction
(Capitol News Illinois) - Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday vetoed a measure that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the "right of first refusal" for tra...
Will Stevenson Aug 16, 2023 State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is pictured in an Illinois House committee room earlier this year. He said he is going to try to override Gov. JB Pritzker's veto of a bill that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the “right of first refusal” for transmission line construction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Trump, Rauner, policy wins on Democrats' minds during State Fair's political festivities
(NOTE: This story has one instance of a curse word being used.) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Donald Trump and Bruce Rauner remained popular punching bags for Illinois Democrats as they ...
Will Stevenson Aug 16, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the crowd at Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)