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WMBD 2GO (MORNING UPDATE 7-21-21)

- Shooting investigation in Peoria. - Doctors say make sure your child's immunization record are up to date. - Dream Center receives donation for new kitchen.

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Jul 21, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 07-12-2021

All four escaped inmates in custody, remembering Washington High Schoolers and driver who died in a crash last week, and Mclean County looking to open a resource center for those impacted by June storms and flooding.

2m
Jul 12, 2021
Drive Home: 07-06-21

Stories include the second week of the Lesli Jett trial, a formal indictment for a man accused of killing a prominent Peoria surgeon, and Gov. Pritzker signing a bill aiming to expand healthcare access statewide.

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Jul 06, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 07-05-2021

Four people, including two juveniles injured in a shooting Sunday night in Peoria. 

1m
Jul 05, 2021
Drive Home: 06-24-21

Stories include an update on unemployment rates in Central Illinois, surging employment at the Rivian manufacturing plant in Normal, and a tease to a digital exclusive story on how Central Illinois summer school programs are changing.

2m
Jun 24, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-24-2021

A car crashes through a building, COVID-19 Delta variant popping up across central Illinois, and changes to COVID-19 testing sites.

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Jun 24, 2021
Drive Home: 06-23-2021

Drive Home: 06-22-2021

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Jun 23, 2021
Drive Home: 06-22-2021

Weather and local news for 6/22/2021

2m
Jun 23, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-22-2021

PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADDS LGBTQ PLUS CURRICULUM FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR, AN UPDATE TO A DOUBLE HOMICIDE, AND A MAN IS DEAD AFTER A SINGLE-CAR CRASH IN ELMWOOD.

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Jun 22, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-18-2021

Governor J.B. Pritzker finalizes the state's fiscal year 2022 budget, the latest in the Gary Berchtold trial, and our Founder's Day of Caring.

3m
Jun 18, 2021
Drive Home: 06-17-21

Stories include an update on a missing man in Fulton County, an earthquake felt across state lines, and a $10 million lottery for vaccinated Illinois residents.

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Jun 17, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-17-2021

The suspect in the death of retired surgeon Dr. William Marshall has been extradited from St. Louis to Peoria County Jail, the latest in the Gary Berchtold murder trial, and Illinois recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.

2m
Jun 17, 2021
Drive Home: 06-15-21

Stories include an update on a kidnapping in Peru, an update on the fire still burning at a chemical plant in Rockton, and the search is over for Peoria's next top law enforcement leader.

1m
Jun 15, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-15-2021

The Peoria Public Schools board votes on a new three-tier schedule for district students, financial troubles arise for the owner of Northwoods Mall in Peoria, and 'The Voice' contestant and Peoria Native is set to sing the National Anthem at the Peoria Chiefs' Independence Day game. These stories and more can be found on CIProud.com. 

1m
Jun 15, 2021
Drive Home: 06-14-21

Stories include the FBI searching for a kidnapped girl from Peru, IL, a chemical plant explosion in Rockton, and financial troubles for the owner of Peoria's Northwoods Mall.

1m
Jun 14, 2021
Drive Home: 06-11-21

Stories include the full reopening of the state Friday, Peoria Police seeing an uptick in gun-related incidents and victims, and Dozer Park welcoming fans at full capacity.

2m
Jun 11, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-11-2021

Illinois finally reaches phase 5 of reopening, an update to a stabbing death of a 92-year-old retired surgeon, and Peoria police ask for help in locating a missing woman. These stories and more on CIProud.com.

2m
Jun 11, 2021
Drive Home: 06-10-21

Stories include new details on the events surrounding the stabbing death of a Peoria surgeon, the state fully reopening Friday, and Dozer Park expanding capacity limits Friday.

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Jun 10, 2021
Morning/Afternoon Update 06-10-2021

AN UPDATE TO A JANUARY 2021 MURDER OF A PEORIA DOCTOR, A STOLEN FRENCH BULLDOG, AND THE ROAD TO REOPENING FOR ILLINOIS.  For these stories and more, please visit CIProud.com.

2m
Jun 10, 2021
Drive Home: 06-08-21

Stories include a drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease getting FDA approval, a follow-up to a deadly crash, and a consumer alert regarding the last pharmacy on the southside of Peoria closing.

2m
Jun 08, 2021
Drive Home: 06-07-21

Stories include an early Sunday morning break-in that left a 25-year-old dead, 10 truck tires reportedly stolen from Peoria's Midwest Food Bank over the weekend, and an attempted river rescue in Peoria from this weekend.

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Jun 07, 2021
WMBDNEWS 2 GO (MORNING UPDATE 6-7-21)

- Peoria Fire Department Rescue Boat and Dive Team respond to accident along the Illinois river. - Diana Schick set to appear in court Monday morning. - Pastor Chuck Brown looking to open grocery store in a Peoria food desert.

2m
Jun 07, 2021
Drive Home: 06-04-21

Stories include Gov. Pritzker signing new redistricting laws, the East Peoria 2021 State of the City Address, and the first night of the annual East Peoria Farmer's Market.

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Jun 04, 2021
WMBD2GO (MORNING UPDATE 6-4-21)

- Two victims identified in an incident Peoria Police are investigating as a double homicide. - Fourth of July firework display returns to Pekin. - Glendale School in East Peoria raises money for Easterseals.

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Jun 04, 2021
Drive Home: 06-03-21

Stories include the identification of the two victims in Wednesday's double homicide, Peoria Fire Department's first female battalion chief in suppression, and a fireworks show in Pekin set for the Fourth of July.

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Jun 03, 2021
WMBD2GO (MORNING UPDATE 6-3-21)

- Peoria Police investigating a possible double homicide. - Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce hosts "An Evening with Mayor Ali". - Governor J.B Pritzker praises state budget.

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Jun 03, 2021
Drive Home: 06-02-21

Stories include a Chicago teenager pleaded guilty to attempted murder, the end of a two-year period of supervised release for a former Illinois governor, and the City of Peoria narrowing the field for an at-large candidate seat.

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Jun 02, 2021
WMBD2GO (MORNING UPDATE 6-2-21)

- Governor J.B. Pritzker addresses state budget passed by the General Assembly. - Local school districts discuss teacher retirements. - OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center hoping to establish a family medicine residency program.

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Jun 02, 2021
Drive Home: 06-01-21

Stories include a state budget being passed, McLean County's sheriff not seeking a third term, and gas prices in Central Illinois and across the state.

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Jun 01, 2021
Drive Home: 05-31-21

Stories include a Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Washington, a plaque honoring Peoria veterans who lost their lives during World War II, and a Pekin waterpark reopening Memorial Day Weekend. #memorialday

2m
May 31, 2021