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KISS concert date confirmed for Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Legendary rock group KISS will make a stop in Peoria during its “End of the Road” tour. LiveNation announced KISS will perform at the Peoria Civic Center on February 1...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
House OKs consolidation of 650 local pension programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House has approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to consolidate hundreds of local pension programs covering police officers and firefighters to boost inve...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
Salvation Army kicks off ‘Tree of Lights’ campaign
PEORIA, Ill. — The Salvation Army kicked off its Tree of Lights campaign Wednesday night at Northwoods Mall in Peoria. The Corps’ Rich Draeger said this year’s goal for the campaign ...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
Peoria crews battle house fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 2:15 a.m. Thursday to a fire in the 1100 block of E. Kansas Street. The homeowner, who was already outside with police, said the fire starte...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
Victim of the I-74 crash near Morton identified
MORTON, Ill. – A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 east of Morton Tuesday, claimed the life of a Metamora woman. Tazewell County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as 25-year old Tay...
Mike Sabol Nov 13, 2019
House approves cap on insulin costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House has approved legislation to cap the amount diabetes patients must pay for insulin to $100 a month. The vote Wednesday to answer skyrocketing prescription i...
Mike Sabol Nov 13, 2019
Snow plow drivers urge caution on the roadways
PEORIA, Ill. — With a few snowfalls already this year, snow plow drivers want to remind motorists to use caution and be safe, especially around the plows. The City of Peoria, Peoria County, and ...
Kristina Leahy Nov 13, 2019
$1K offered for capture of shooting suspect
PEORIA, Ill. — The Greater Peoria Area Crime Stoppers have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Tyshan J. Gayton, 23, of Peoria. Peoria Police said Gayton is wanted i...
Jeremy Scott Nov 13, 2019
Civic Center comedy show brings new contraption
PEORIA, Ill. — The Nov. 15 Louis C.K. show at Peoria Civic Center will introduce a new concept to the area. Thanks to Yondr, attendees will have their cell phones and other devices that have the...
Jeremy Scott Nov 13, 2019
Southside Mission prepares to feed over 4,000 on Thanksgiving
PEORIA, Ill. — It’s no easy feat cooking for over 4,000 people. Chef Chris Franzo, with Peoria’s Southside Mission, told WMBD’s Greg and Dan, that’s how many container me...
Julia Bradley Nov 13, 2019

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