Armington, IL

According to a report, there is a new Narcan-resistant drug that has shown up in Central Illinois, and this drug brings with it a serious risk of seizures and death. The best way to avoid drugs and a potential drug overdose is by simply not doing illegal drugs, and taking the drugs that are prescribed to you in the proper way a doctor recommends using them. For years now first responders and others have had the miracle antidote Narcan which can bring people back from an overdose with a single shot saving countless lives. But according to a report from centralillinoisproud.com, there is a new Narcan-resistant drug that has shown up and it is deadly, in an article on their site they say...

MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Fire inspectors are working to learn the cause of a fire that damaged a Morton home on the corner of N. Main and E. Tyler Streets Sunday afternoon. According to Morton Fire Chief Joe Kelly, fire crews responded to the fire just before noon. He said two people escaped the fire, and no one was injured.

PEORIA – A 21-year-old woman has been identified by the Peoria County coroner as the city's latest person to die in a homicide. Coroner Jamie Harwood said 21-year-old Mariah Faith Moss likely died instantly from a single gunshot wound to her upper body. Kaitlyn Taylor, 24, was questioned and then arrested on the single count of...

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Morton celebrated their annual pregame to Independence day using over 30 football fields of space. The park district expected over 5,000 attendees. Most of the field was left empty for residents to claim their viewing spot before the big show after dark. Scattered throughout the 40 acres of McClallen Park were giant inflatables for kids, laser tag, as well as multiple food vendors and the summertime-classic lemon shake-up.

PEORIA, Ill. — A local woman is arrested and charged and now local authorities are investigating the city’s 11th homicide of the year after another woman was found dead inside a home just before sunrise Saturday. According to a news release, Police officers found the victim’s body inside...

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Friends and loved ones of the woman who was shot and killed Saturday gathered near the site for a remembrance vigil. There, they shared photos, stories and memories of 21-year-old Mariah Moss. People close to her say she had recently gotten a job as the head cook at a local community center.

PEORIA Ill. (WMBD)– Glen Oak Park held its annual 3rd of July celebrations on Sunday. Many families showed up early in the afternoon to play at the park, go to the zoo, and have picnics. An estimated 3,000 people sat out on the lawn to grab some snacks and...

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - One woman is dead and another woman has been arrested after a fatal shooting early Saturday morning. 24-year-old Kaitlyn S. Taylor was arrested for first-degree murder and transported to the Peoria County Jail after police responded to the shooting in the 300 block of South Sterling.

Earlier this week, the Illinois Fighting Illini got some exciting news as 2022 prospect Zacharie Perrin announced he would be committing to the program. This has to be welcome news for Illini fans as the program continues rolling on the recruiting trail. Perrin comes out of France and is a...

Boy Scouts from Troop 122 in Mount Pulaski took a break after moving items from the basement of The Salt Creek Attic. It was a bittersweet moment of appreciation expressed by the ladies as they prepare to close their doors. Items remaining in the store will be sold during the...

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Police say three men were arrested and multiple weapons were seized during a patrol stop Friday night. 20-year-old Javion Parker, 20-year-old Marquavion Moore and 22-year-old Kaleel Davis were interviewed, arrested and transported to the Peoria County Jail. Three handguns were also seized, including a ghost gun with an extended magazine.

DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — Members of the Peoria German American Society (PGAS) held their annual German-American Volksfest, where hundreds of people filled Hickory Grove Park. The family-friendly event featured stein holding, soccer, a 50/50 raffle, a shooting tent, and Nagelspielen, which translates to “the nail game.” The club also sold merchandise and put on a car show.

The Pistol Shrimp defeated the visitors from Normal Saturday night 8-6. Illinois Valley was outhit 7 to 5 but did enough to beat the CornBelters in Peru. Ty Weatherly got the win on the mound with Jared Herzog picking up the save. Bobby Cavin hit a home run and drove in 4 runs.

DUNLAP (Heart of Illinois ABC) - The Peoria German American Society celebrated Fourth of July weekend with some European flair. The annual ‘Volksfest’ — German for ‘people’s fest’ — is the second of four summer festivals the group hosts at Hickory Grove Park in Dunlap. It’s a celebration of all things German culture, complete with culturally appropriate food, music, and beer. Plenty of activities were spread out across the park, including a craft show, soccer, and even a shooting tent.

PEORIA (Heart Of Illinois ABC) - Residents gathered at Dozer Park today to welcome home a Peoria Native in a Gospel Concert. Victor Solomon, a finalist from NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ was home to perform along side with Jordan Feliz. Event Organizer Friendship House wanted to host a positive event for the community.

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Filming for a documentary surrounding the triumphs and history of Peoria’s Manual High School basketball team began Saturday. The documentary is titled Orange and Black: Behind the number. Filming took place in the Manual High School gym where ex-players, coaches and opponents from decades ago recounted their history with the multi-state championship-winning team.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Central Illinois Cars and Coffee was held at the Levee District for all car lovers on Saturday, July 2. Event organizers said they wanted to create a space where people could drive and show off their cars. At the event, people were able to see...

PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Peoria City blanked the Thunder Bay Chill 3-0 Sunday night in their final home game of the 2022 regular season. The scoring started early as Justin Freitas put away a shot in just the seventh minute of the game. It was his third goal of the weekend after scoring two Friday night against FC Manitoba.

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Sunday Morning League history was made Sunday in Peoria. The 107-year-old amateur baseball league has a new king of the mound. Clay McConkey, of the Miller Lite team, struck out his 950th batter during Sunday’s game, breaking the league’s 58-year-old record for strikeouts once held by Harry Dean Blair.