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PEORIA — Peoria police are seeking help in finding a 41-year-old man they believe is involved with the city's latest homicide. According to police spokeswoman Semone Roth, officers are seeking help in finding Rev I. Blakes, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at about 4:11 p.m. Tuesday.

PEORIA, Ill. — A shooting reported Tuesday afternoon is confirmed to have been deadly and police are asking the public’s help in finding the suspect. Peoria Police say officers got a shots-fired call in a central Peoria residential neighborhood near McClure Avenue and Broadway Street around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday.

Willie Coleman will be back on the sidelines this winter, trading orange and black and blue and white. The former Manual boys basketball coach will take over the same role at Limestone, accepting the job on Wednesday morning. ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One man is dead and police are looking for a suspect after a shooting near McClure Avenue and Broadway Street Tuesday. According to a Peoria police press release, officers responded to a victim with a gunshot wound at approximately 4:11 p.m. Officers immediately started life-saving measures that were taken over by AMT and the Peoria Fire department when they arrived on the scene.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After eight years, Broadway Lounge in Peoria is entering its final act. Andrew Driscoll, who has performed on Broadway in New York City, owns the business and the property itself, located at 316 SW Washington in downtown Peoria. In true Broadway form, he said he...

PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Mayor of Pekin Mark Luft conceded to challenger Travis Weaver following a competitive race for a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives. Luft released a statement announcing his concession on Facebook. “It’s been an honor to serve as your state representative,” Luft said....

PEORIA – Work on an extension of the Rock Island Greenway is nearing completion. "The project stands about 99% complete," said Nick McMillion, a communications specialist for the city of Peoria's Public Works department. ...

PEORIA, Ill. — Outgoing Sheriff Brian Asbell’s hand-picked successor had little trouble fending off a challenge from a fellow Peoria County officer to become the Republican nominee for Sheriff. By the time all votes had been cast and counted Tuesday night, Sheriff’s Captain Chris Watkins held a lead...

PEORIA, Ill. – In a sense, a Democrat made history during Tuesday’s primary election in Illinois. Former TV meteorologist in the Quad Cities and Rockford, Eric Sorensen, secured the Democratic nomination for Cheri Bustos’ seat in the House, after Bustos decided not to run again. “I am...

Voters had their say in whether to keep or abolish the civil service commission for the City of Lincoln. With 13 precincts choosing whether or not to abolish the commission the voters decided to abolish the commission with 1,064 voting yes representing 60.66% versus 690 voting no representing 39.34%. City of Lincoln Street Superintendent...

A 43 year-old man is dead after a he went missing while swimming just south of the 700 block of 1550th St., in rural Lincoln. Fifth Street heading west from Lincoln turns into 1550th St. Logan County Sheriff's Office was called at 1:35 p.m Sunday in regards to a missing...

Peoria City Council members continue debate on funding agencies combating violence after rejecting Cure Violence’s assessment in a 6-5 vote. Officials left the lengthy meeting seeking more updates from Mayor Rita Ali’s Safety Network group. Council heard two presentations Tuesday night about community efforts to reduce crime in...

Tuesday's Republican primary saw eight candidates running for seven available nominations to represent District 3 on the Tazewell County Board. Billy Brandenberg of Mackinaw was the only candidate in the field not currently serving on the board. At the end of the evening, the newest board member, Sierra Smith of Washington, edged out Brandenberg for the seventh nomination by just 55 votes —1,689 to 1,684. Smith was appointed to the board last month to fill a vacant District 3 seat.

PEORIA – Voters on Tuesday gave newcomer Paris McConnell a seat on the Peoria School Board and reelected Gregory Wilson to a second term. Three candidates were running for two seats in District 2. Dan Walther took a close third, receiving 32.45% of the vote compared to McConnell's 32.79%. Wilson received the most votes with 34.76%.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two people were taken to a Peoria hospital after a multi-vehicle crash near Monroe and Wayne Streets Monday. According to police on the scene, two cars crashed and hit a third parked car. The exact condition of the two people is unknown at this time.

Eric Sorensen, a Democrat and former meteorologist from Rockford, will take on Republican lawyer Esther Joy King from East Moline in the 17th Congressional District in November. That district includes parts of Bloomington-Normal and Greater Peoria. Both candidates are vying to hold a seat in the newly-redrawn district that will...

“I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” J. Wellington Wimpy. Wimpy was a character in one of the classic old-time cartoons: “Popeye the Sailor Man” created by E.C. Segar of Chester, Illinois. When I was a boy, growing up in Peoria, Illinois, my father...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Folepi Building in East Peoria on Tuesday was abuzz with voters eager to cast their primary election ballots. In Illinois primary elections, voters choose a party ballot upon arrival, then select their candidates. They are not required to pre-register parties. “You know what...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A utility company is helping those who protected and served our country. Ameren Illinois held a veterans outreach event at Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois in Peoria today. This program allowed veterans to come in and learn about programs to reduce their energy bills. Ameren...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Federal workplace safety inspectors have determined that two contractors are responsible for exposing workers to fall hazards, such as the fall that killed Scott W. Adams at the Mapleton foundry last December. OSHA conducted an investigation into Adams’ death, and in doing so, learned that...