Title Loan Limits
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @10:44pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV/RNS – ILLINOIS -- Illinois lawmakers are taking action to help residents who borrow money against their cars or trucks.
Have Your Say: Bypass Study
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @10:42pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- IDOT is giving Central Illinois a new way to stay connected.
Bear Market in Bourbonnais?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @10:25pm CST
Reported by: Kurt Pegler - WMBD/WYZZ-TV
The central theme on the opening day of Chicago Bears training camp was money.
Chiefs Open Road Trip With Loss
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @8:58pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV Sports Staff

Chiefs blow 3-0 lead, lose on walkoff home run

Storey Time
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @8:20pm CST
Reported by: Bret Lemoine - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ TV –PEORIA – Tonight, we've got a special story for you: Roy Storey. He's an 85-year old volunteer. You're kids might know him as Grandpa Roy: He mentors children at three District 150 primary schools. On Friday, Roy will be presented with the volunteer service award by President Bush during his visit to Peoria.
Bartonville Residents Sign Sewer Petition
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @5:31pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - SARAH BARWACZ

WMBD/WYZZ TV – BARTONVILLE--  In a WMBD 31 news follow up, Bartonville residents file a petition today with more than 200 signatures in an effort to stop road repairs they say they can't afford.

Fairbury Firefighter Killed Battling House Fire
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @5:19pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter
 

WMBD/WYZZ-- LIVINGSTON COUNTY-- A Fairbury firefighter was killed while battling a house fire Tuesday night in Livingston County.  The fire ravaged a home on Watson Street in the town of Forrest just before 8 p.m. The Livingston County Coroner’s Office identifies the firefighter as 24-year-old, Brian Munz. 

Lopez Playing Role of LPGA Mom
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @5:11pm CST
Reported by: Rob Coons - WMBD/WYZZ TV

Popular tour veteran taking younger players under her wing

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Arm Yourself In the Face of Layoffs
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @4:06pm CST
Reported by: Iris Pérez - WMBD/WYZZ

WMBD/WYZZ-TV--Layoffs are an upward trend in today's rough economy, and we're taking action to show you how to be ready incase you get handed a pink slip.

  Financial Advisor, John Ritter said, “The emergency plan is just as important as having a fire extinguisher near by or having smoke detectors.”  

   You never know when your company could pull the rug from under you, so take advice from the experts and have a plan of action.

Weather Discussion
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @3:00pm CST
Weather synopsis from Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins - Hoped you had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather because the pattern is changing.  A warm front will trigger showers and thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday.  The front will also put us in a warm and humid air mass to end the week.  Right now, the weekend looks dry with highs in the mid to upper 80's.
UPDATE: Man Identified in Deadly Crane Accident
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @11:58am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV – NORMAL-- A construction accident claims the life of a man in Normal Illinois. OSHA and the McLean County Coroner are investigating what went wrong.

Woman Arrested For Stealing Thousands From The Peoria Historical Society
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @11:23am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV - PEORIA -- The woman who authorities believe stole $13,000 from Peoria's Historical Society is now behind bars.
CAT & BHP Biliton
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @9:13am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV- NEWSROOM SOLUTIONS LLC - Caterpillar announces an alignment with BHP Billiton to develop an autonomous mining haulage system.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @6:53am CST
BOB AND KATIE BARTH


Bob and Katie appear most Wednesdays. Pottstown Meat & Deli is your old-fashioned butcher shop since 1906.

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Peoria

4217 W. Southport Road, Peoria

309 673-0680
info@pottstownmeat.com

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @6:26am CST
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Chapin-Russell Associates
3020 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria

309 681-5850
lar@bradley.edu
tedc@rms4solutions.com

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Dr. Lori's Book
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @6:25am CST
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @5:40am CST
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Show Me the Money
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:32pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV/RNS – ILLINOIS -- Despite calls for impeachment, Governor Blagojevich's campaign is still doing well financially.
Phone Bill Battle
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:25pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV/RNS - ILLINOIS -- AT&T customers in Illinois may soon save some money on their phone bills.
Fight Back Express
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:20pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Over half a million people in America will lose their battle against cancer this year. That's the reason why the Fight Back Express bus is making a stop in Peoria.
Pirates Fans Have Faith and Football
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:15pm CST
Reported by: Kurt Pegler - WMBD/WYZZ-TV
The Peoria Pirates aren’t winning many games on the field but the team is scoring points off the field with a pre-game program called “Faith and Football.”
Roadblock for Methodist?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:15pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV - PEORIA -- There could be a roadblock for the Methodist Expansion Project.

Dominguez Adds Assistant, Dunne Out?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:12pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
New Bradley Baseball coach Elvis Dominguez made the first addition to his staff Tuesday with the announcement his former Eastern Kentucky aide, John Corbin, has agreed to join the Braves for the 2009 season.
A New Way to Get around
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:09pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Peoria City Council has approved the purchase of two segways for Peoria Police at a cost of nearly $14 thousand.
New Hockey Owners a 'Family'
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:08pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Family is the best word to describe members of the new ownership group, who initially invested in the Bloomington Prairie Thunder earlier this year.
City Council Pays Up
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:05pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Peoria City Council voted to settle a lawsuit with Elliot’s on North University.
Ex-BU Guards Crouch, Franklin Reunited
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @11:01pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Atleast one basketball team in Germany will look a lot like the Bradley Braves.
Excalibur Gets a Second Chance
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @10:53pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- A controversial decision coming out of Tuesday’s city council meeting in Peoria.
Shriner's All-Stars Invade Eureka
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @9:28pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Some of the top high school football players in the state reported to Eureka College this week.
ISU Picked 8th, Nelson All-Conference
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @9:25pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
The Illinois State football team got its first taste of life in the nine-member Missouri Valley Football Conference Tuesday and it was pretty sour.
Parks May Lose Conservation Officers
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @6:38pm CST
Reported by: Iris Pérez - WMBD/WYZZ

WMBD/WYZZ-TV—PEORIA COUNTY--The safety of our local State parks is at risk, now that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) faces a $14-million  budget cut, say representatives of Conservation Officers Union.

  People are skipping out on expensive trips to enjoy animals native to Illinois instead, but they may soon find there are no conservation officers at Wild Life Prairie State Park, or Jubilee State Park, to keep them safe.

“Inside the parks themselves crime has increased over the last 5-10 years,”  said Conservation Officer Representative Teresa Heisel. 

Pontiac Prison Riot's 30th Anniversary
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @6:31pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter

WMBD/WYZZ- PONTIAC- Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Pontiac prison riot, which some call, the worst prison riot in Illinois' history. The riot on July 22, 1978 was a tragic event, taking three lives, and injuring others.

Fraud Hotline
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @5:23pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA COUNTY -- Peoria County is taking action to fight fraud and abuse with a new hotline.
Police Say We Want to Drive Segways
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @5:16pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Round and round they go, World on Wheels offers tours of Peoria on segways.

Boy Dies From Electrocution
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @1:14pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV
An 8-year old boy died from electrocution, according to an autopsy performed by the Peoria County Coroner Tuesday afternoon.
Bartonville police say Camden Belfield of Waverly, IL was playing near a softball diamond at Oak Grove West Grade School in Bartonville Sunday night when he came in contact with a utility pole.
Woman Extracted From Car
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @10:45am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV - EAST PEORIA -- Authorities were forced to extract a woman from her car in an early morning accident.
Big Numbers for Big Yellow
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @7:17am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- The second quarter means bigger numbers than ever for Big Yellow.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @6:53am CST
SOLAR CAR COMPETITION

Interview with students Tony Battaglia and Ryan Meitl about their solar car competition.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @6:39am CST
WHITNEY'S WALK

Saturday, July 26
7:00am
Jubilee State Park
309 692-1766
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @6:26am CST
COMMUNITY MATTERS






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Peoria

309 682-1200
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @6:25am CST
FEATHER

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @5:55am CST
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Questions asked of Barack Obama on his trip overseas.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @5:40am CST
STORING SEEDS


FAA Investigates Deadly Plane Crash In LaSalle County
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @3:50am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- Authorities with the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a deadly plane crash in LaSalle County.