Peoria Council working to make city attractive and equitable

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In an effort to improve Peoria, the city council greenlit several items…

Prep Sports Recap for Nov. 5, 2022

PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Postseason action was abound in Central Illinois Saturday afternoon. Washington girls cross…

Bailey, Sullivan, Rabine answer questions on crime and abortion in Illinois Primary Governor Debate

ILLINOIS, (WMBD) — This afternoon’s Texas shooting sparked discussion about gun control and crime at tonight’s…

Alleged inappropriate computer activity at Dunlap Library causes stir in the community

DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — Some allegations about inappropriate computer activity going on in the Dunlap Public…

Peoria man returns to US after volunteering to train Ukrainian police

(WMBD) — Jamie Carney saw what was happening in Ukraine and decided he had no choice…

Teach plus hoping to pass bill that addresses racism in schools

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A nonprofit organization called Teach Plus has developed a bill to address…

Coroner identifies Bigelow shooting victim

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identified the victim of a shooting that…

Richwoods High School students honor Kanye Stowers at graduation

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Richwoods High School students honorED Kanye Stowers at graduation, Saturday, May 21.…

The Peoria Riverfront Market opens for 19th season

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Riverfront Market opened for its 19th season from 8 a.m.…

Illinois Wesleyan University introduces new computer finance system

BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) — The goal of the Bloomberg Finance Lab at Illinois Wesleyan University is…

Gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin in Peoria

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Republican Gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin is making his rounds through Illinois from…

Bloomington Police looking for missing teen

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Police Department is asking the public for help locating a…

Fifth graders learn S.T.E.M. through golf

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Fifth graders at Glenn Elementary learned science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)…

Peoria health leaders advising parents during baby formula shortage

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Health leaders in Peoria County are trying to guide parents through the…

Officials want to remind boaters about safety

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Warmer weather and sunny days mean more activity on Central Illinois…