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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In July 2021, the city and county of Peoria launched the Peoria Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity. Comprised of 160 Peoria County residents, they investigated and proposed plans on issues related to racial justice and equity. Through their first phase, which took a...

First report from Peoria Racial Justice Commission finds disparities

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Over the last few weeks, we have introduced you to women who were nominated for the title of Central Illinois’ Most Remarkable Woman. We are proud to announce this year’s 2023 winner is Dr. Channing Petrak!. She’s the medical director for Peoria’s Pediatric...

Central Illinois Remarkable Woman 2023 Winner

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – A nationwide recall of several eye drop brands are putting Central Illinois optometrists on alert. Nearly 70 patients in at least 16 states, including Illinois, reported adverse reactions with many linked to a bacterial infection known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Some recalled brands include EzriCare and...

Peoria optometrist gives advice after nationwide eye drop recall

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In an effort to improve Peoria, the city council greenlit several items at Tuesday’s meeting. A special use ordinance was approved to make an existing building an assisted living facility at 2020 West War Memorial Drive. Logan Park and Morton Square Park will receive upgrades thanks to $875,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds allocated to the Peoria Park District.

Peoria Council working to make city attractive and equitable

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Longtime rivals Illinois State University and Bradley University went head-to-head today to try and give the most blood. Challenge on 74 started in 2011. The friendly competition brings in blood donors to help bolster the American Red Cross blood supply. This couldn’t have come at...

Challenge on 74 – Bradley and ISU battle it out for most blood donation

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than 125 nominations were submitted across Central Illinois to be the 2023 Remarkable Woman. We feature four finalists this year, one being Jessica Tilton. A professor, volunteer, pageant titleholder, and an example of success. That’s how people describe Tilton. When she found out...

Remarkable Women Nominee 2023: Jessica Tilton

The director of the Peoria Zoo, Yvonne Strode, sat down with us to talk about what perks you can get by becoming a member at the zoo. Check out our interview to see what you can pick up at their gift shop. Love Good Day Central Illinois? We love you,...

How to Become a Member at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s a story that’s making us Central Illinois proud. Jersey Mike’s ‘month of giving’ campaign culminated Wednesday with the sandwich chain’s. ‘day of giving’ where they give 100 percent of the day’s sales not just for profit to Easter...

Jersey Mike’s and Easter Seals Central Illinois partner for ‘Day of Giving’

Nashville, TN

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Following the deadly Nashville shooting on Monday that left three students and three adults dead, the Bradley University Police Department has spoken out about how they handle campus safety. Bradley University police have implemented multiple protocols to protect students on campus. That includes an uber-like...

Bradley University campus safety; mental health resources in Central Illinois

Marquette Heights, IL

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — If you would like to get professional lawn care done soon, it would be best to act quickly, according to Justin Neumann of Neumann Lawns in Marquette Heights. Springtime is usually when homeowners fix up their yards and plant. However, if in want of professional...

Local lawn care company gives Spring recommendations

Bloomington, IL

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD)– Bloomington police are asking for any information the public may have regarding the death of 17-year-old Kanye Stowers. In April of 2022, Bloomington police responded to the 400 block of E. Mill. St., for a disturbance call. Officers reported hearing shots fired in the area. Upon...

Bloomington police need help with unsolved death from 2022

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) –The Peoria Fire Department hosted a media event today celebrating their female firefighters. This event rounded out International Women’s Month and showcased the past and future of women in the department. Lore Baxter, Division Chief of Operations for the Peoria Fire Department, is excited for...

Peoria fire department hosts Women in Leadership event

East Peoria, IL

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Jersey Mike’s in East Peoria is raising funds for EasterSeals. The location has been accepting donations all month, but Wednesday is the Day of Giving. EasterSeals helps children with developmental disabilities and other special needs to reach their full potential. Each purchase at...

Jersey Mike’s raising money for EasterSeals

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — March 29 marks 50 years since the United States ended combat operations in Vietnam. Local veterans told stories and shared why younger generations should not forget what happened. “If we forget about these things, we assume they never happened after a while and that’s what...

Bloomington hosts ceremony for Vietnam War veterans

PEORIA Ill – (WMBD) Today on WMBD This Morning we had the pleasure of interviewing this year’s Remarkable Woman winner, Dr. Channing Petrak. You can find out more about what makes her a remarkable woman by clicking the link below.

2023 Remarkable Woman Winner | Dr Channing Petrak Interview

Saint Elmo, IL

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury indicted a St. Elmo, Illinois, man on Tuesday for allegedly shooting at several federal agents last fall. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Dax Baldrige, 46, was charged with seven counts of assault of a federal officer, seven counts of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of possession of a firearm as a felon.

Illinois man charged with shooting rifle at federal agents

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Fire Department responded to a house fire at approximately 5:20 a.m. Wednesday. According to a Peoria fire press release, upon arrival, fire crews saw flames coming through the roof of the residence. Multiple lines and an aerial truck were used to gain control of the fire.

Peoria fire determine arson cause of Wednesday house fire

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– A traffic stop on March 21 led to indictments for a Peoria man. According to the Peoria Grand Jury, 18-year-old Damar Watts has been indicted for aggravated unlawful use of weapons and unlawful use of a weapon. Officers had originally conducted a traffic stop on March...

Peoria man receives indictments for gun charges

Galesburg, IL

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– Indictments have been handed down for a man who tried to evade the police on March 3. According to the Peoria Grand Jury, 25-year-old Deandre Deal has been indicted for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and obstructing justice, both are Class 4 Felonies. Deal had...

Galesburg man indicted for gun-related charges

Lincoln, IL

UPDATE (7:40 a.m.) — The Federal Aviation Administration released a preliminary statement on the crash. It confirms a single-engine Piper PA-32 crashed southwest of Logan County Airport around 7:30 P.M. Wednesday. Two people were on board. The FAA says the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. UPDATE (09:53...

FAA: Two people on board small plane crash in Lincoln

Springfield, IL

LINCOLN, Ill. (WMBD) — More information has been released by the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) Thursday after a small plane crashed in Lincoln Wednesday. According to the FAA, two people on board the plane were sent to a hospital in Springfield with non-life-threatening injuries. The fixed-wing single-engine aircraft crashed southwest...

More information released after small plane crashes in Lincoln

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– Peoria police were able to locate a wanted suspect thanks to the assistance of license plate readers. Peoria police officers identified 22-year-old Dwayne Daye after exiting his vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Daye ran from the area as officers approached. He was apprehended after a short chase. Officers...

Peoria foot chase ends in gun-related charges

Meet Nero! He’s a very affectionate cat ready for a new forever family. You can meet or adopt others like him with PCAPS and the Peoria Humane Society.

Pet of the week

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria woman was indicted for the stabbing death of Lamario Billups Tuesday. According to court records, Heaven M. Kruzan was indicted for first-degree murder. On March 8, police responded to a stabbing incident near Stanley Street and Krause Avenue. Billups was taken to OSF...

Woman indicted for Peoria stabbing death

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The East Peoria Fire Department responded to a house fire near Johnson and Main Streets Thursday. According to a press release, the fire was reported at approximately 8:42 a.m. The residents were not home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

No injuries reported after East Peoria fire

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A teenager was injured in a shooting near Hightower Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Wednesday. According to Peoria police, officers responded to a shot spotter at approximately 8:32 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that was struck by gunfire. At 8:39...

17-year-old injured in Peoria shooting incident

Canton, IL

CANTON, Ill. (WMBD)– A two-vehicle collision near 31325 N Il. 78 HWY has resulted in injuries and temporary closure of the roadway. Emergency responders are on the scene. Everyone is encouraged to avoid the area. THIS STORY WILL BE UPDATED.

Traffic Alert in-between Canton and Farmington

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– A traffic stop in the 1000 block of W. John Gwynn led to a man being arrested for gun-related charges early Friday morning. According to a Peoria police press release, 39-year-old Tavoris Thompson was a passenger during a traffic stop. Police found a loaded firearm on Thompson after establishing probable cause to search the vehicle.

Peoria traffic stop leads to firearm arrest

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Local policymakers meet about Rental Housing Support Program

Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — During the recent lame-duck session of the state legislature, House Bill 3878, the rental housing support fee, gained passage. The current rental...

Local policymakers meet about Rental Housing Support Program

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