Two companies important to the Peoria area will lose some federal grant funding:

Soybean farmers are feeling the heat of the on-going trade war with China: www.centralillinoisp...

U.S. Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi in a trip to Bloomington criticized the federal governments energy policy:

In a special report, I talk to senior citizens and experts to break down what’s forcing them of of their homes, and the state bill that could help seniors: www.centralillinoisp...

Local lawmakers react to the potential federal government shutdown:

A GOP state Senator said a great way to reduce utility bills is to get coal power plants running 24/7: www.centralillinoisp...

Peoria state Senator touts the importance of energy storage: www.centralillinoisp...

The Chicago transit bill could help Peoria build the railway according to Mayor Rita Ali: www.centralillinoisp...

Coffee shop looking to close after a sewage leak from the ceiling: www.centralillinoisp...

What was thought to be a done deal got a little more complicated:

Liberty Steel & Wire held a tour for Congressman Sorensen as they look to negotiate millions in state grants for their company: www.centralillinoisp...

Two hearings will be held on the creation of two TIF districts in Peoria: www.centralillinoisp...

Update to the Northmoor University st intersection receives approval from Peoria City Council: www.centralillinoisp...

I talked to two people who helped reduce absence rates in the Peoria Public school system:

Board members have a range of options and a range of prices to consider: www.centralillinoisp...

Oktoberfest ist sehr gut!

Dinosaurs to take over the Peoria Civic Center: www.centralillinoisp...

The over two hour committee hearing revealed what could be Illinois energy future:

Lawmakers are coming closer to a consensus on Hemp according to the Illinois Speaker:

State Rep. Sharon Chung in her town hall on Tuesday said she’s looking to change the estate tax next session:

Speaker of the Illinois House spoke about issues facing Illinoisan, including how Downstate could get ‘something’ from the Chicago Transit bill:

A challenger to Rep. Sorensen lays out her campaign. She said the Democrat incumbent has a “radical left agenda.”

Bloomington Normal’s state Representative talks about the potential delivery tax to save Chicago transit: www.centralillinoisp...

Local lawmakers react to the recent death of Charlie Kirk: www.centralillinoisp...

A Bradley finance professor breaks down high utility bills and costly property taxes:

Illinois House Minority Leader gives possible solutions to cost issues facing consumers:

Currently owned by the Peoria Park District, the board is considering a transfer of ownership to keep the pool open. www.centralillinoisp...

A 5 year loan from the East Peoria City Council will revamp the entertainment hotspot: www.centralillinoisp...

East Peoria just got a little wetter: www.centralillinoisp...

Both sides talk about From the Heart, a superintendent search firm that caused a conflict between the board and parents: www.centralillinoisp...

Proposed sales tax gets mixed response from regular shoppers: www.centralillinoisp...

The utility company came to Peoria city hall to discuss high energy costs: www.centralillinoisp...

Solar companies could be negatively impacted by recent federal tax cuts:

Peoria lawmaker weighs in on all things politics:

The Peoria city council voted for a public hearing to turn Glen Hollow into a business development district: www.centralillinoisp...

A law signed in by the Governor will hope to reduce exposure to forever chemicals:

A vote that left some audience members in outrage, PPS approves their superintendent search firm: www.centralillinoisp...

After a Texas redistricting brawl happening in our state, Ray LaHood is spearheading a voter initiative that could amend the map making process in Illinois constitution. www.centralillinoisp...

Happy to announce I’ll be co-anchoring Beyond the Headlines! It’s our new show on the WMBD+ app, where reporters go in-depth on the biggest stories in Central Illinois. Super excited to work with the very talented producer Sara and sit alongside the very awesome Breanna Rittman!

Images of a flyer indicating a white nationalist march could happen in Bloomington was spread through the community. We reached out to city officials for more information: www.centralillinoisp...

The Pekin building celebrated the event with rarely seen historical documents and a visit from Ray LaHood: www.centralillinoisp...

Washington City in Illinois honored a local leader in their council meeting: www.centralillinoisp...

As energy prices hit Central Illinoisan hard, state lawmakers held a hearing to discuss potential fixes, but is seems the road ahead has long tunnel before we see the light: www.centralillinoisp...

Local EMA’s work behind the scenes to handle disasters. Recently, the fund going to these departments has been cut by $1.1 million by the federal government:

A Normal 42 year old man is running for the top law enforcement job in McLean County:

Lead became the major talking point at the Peoria city council, after some locals were notified their water has high levels of lead: www.centralillinoisp...

Coined the Hope Act, the proposal would make changes that could make life easier for those suffering with an opioid addiction: www.centralillinoisp...

The Peoria Public school board meeting became heated as a close 4-3 vote will slow down the hiring process for a new superintendent: www.centralillinoisp...

President Trump commented on Illinois no cash bail law who said it is “a disaster.” www.centralillinoisp...

The Governor said it’s important all children remain updated on their vaccinations: www.centralillinoisp...