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TAILS group promotes ‘PetFest’
PEKIN, Ill. — Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society, better known as TAILS, is the local Humane Society in Tazewell County. Spokesperson Joe Greenwood explained to WMBD’s Greg and Da...
Julia Bradley Oct 23, 2019
Caterpillar sees drop in third quarter sales and revenue
DEERFIELD, Ill. - In its third quarter financial report, Caterpillar said early Wednesday morning that sales and revenue dropped six-percent, from $13.5 billion a year ago to $12.8 billion. Third-quar...
Julia Bradley Oct 23, 2019
Woodford County board bans recreational pot sales
EUREKA, Ill. — A Woodford County board has banned the sale of recreational marijuana. The Woodford County Zoning Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban sales of recreational pot in unincor...
Julia Bradley Oct 23, 2019
Budget talks continue with the Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria City Council meeting on Tuesday was week two discussing the 2020-2021 budget. The meeting did not come to any definite decisions, but just questions the council had for...
Kristina Leahy Oct 22, 2019
Medicare enrollment and assistance opened through early December
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging issued a reminder that assistance is available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers, during the annual Medicare Open Enrollm...
Mike Sabol Oct 22, 2019
Project proposals wanted for economic plan
PEORIA, Ill. — As the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council has begun to put together its bi-annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, it has asked to hear about projects with lo...
Jeremy Scott Oct 22, 2019
New tax would increase the price for parking at the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Civic Center Authority Finance and Facility Committee met on Tuesday and discussed raising the price to park at the event center. General Manager Rik Edgar said the sta...
Kristina Leahy Oct 22, 2019
PPD looking for witness, cameras
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Police Department has asked for the public’s help in a Sunday night hit-and-run case. Investigators determined there was a witness to the incident that occurred a...
Jeremy Scott Oct 22, 2019
East Peoria temporarily bans open burning
The East Peoria Fire Department is banning open burning on Tuesday, Oct. 22 due to projected high wind speeds of 40 mph.
Julia Bradley Oct 22, 2019
Expo teaches high school students about manufacturing
PEORIA, Ill. –Local high school students are given an opportunity to learn about careers in manufacturing. Illinois Central College on Tuesday hosted the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo. Mort...
Julia Bradley Oct 22, 2019

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