Thursday, November 20, 2008 @6:26am CST
CRITTER CHRISTMAS

The Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Road
Peoria

Open daily from 10:00am-4:30pm

309 686-3365
info@peoriazoo.com
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @6:23am CST
TABBY CAT

Kitty Yanko
Animal Specialist

Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter
2600 NE Perry Avenue, Peoria

309 494-8911
mail@peoriahs.com

ADOPTION INFORMATION

Thursday, November 20, 2008 @5:40am CST
PLANTING TULIP BULBS



Thursday, November 20, 2008 @5:25am CST
KOZMO

Submitted by Renee DuBoff
Weather Discussion
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @4:00am CST
Weather synopsis from Meteorologist Marcus Bailey - Here comes the big chill!  A blast of cold, Arctic air will rush through the Midwest today in the wake of a cold front that passed through last night.  Highs will only crack into the mid 30's for today, and we will still stay on the windy side through the afternoon and evening.  Overnight lows will be very chilly, hanging in the low to mid teens.  The weekend looks dry, and we should be close to average in temperatures as we jump into the holiday week.

Thumbs-up for Chillicothe Development
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @10:56pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – CHILLICOTHE - A near miss for Chillicothe's riverfront development as city council members decide the project's fate.
Mobile Banking: Is It Safe?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @10:51pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV - If you've ever stood in the check out line and wondered ‘do I have enough cash in my bank account for this purchase?’ then mobile banking may have caught your eye.
Cracking Down on Foreclosure Scams
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @10:38pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV/RNS – ILLINOIS -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is taking action for homeowners.
BU Women Hang on to Beat Eastern, 71-69
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @10:02pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Monica Rogers scored 22 points and ripped down 12 rebounds as Bradley rallied for a 71-69 women's basketball victory over Eastern Illinois Wednesday at Ramsey Gymnasium.
Western Wins in Mo's Macomb Opener
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @9:57pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Jim Molinari's first home game as Western Illinois' head coach was a success.
Peoria Shooting
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @8:31pm CST
Reported by: Bret Lemoine - WMBD/WYZZ TV



WMBD/WYZZ TV –PEORIA – Peoria Police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to an area hospital with a gun-shot wound to the abdomen.
UPDATE: Rally for Pontiac Prison
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @7:34pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ Christy Stelzer
WMBD/WYZZ - SPRINGFIELD - Hundreds of Pontiac Prison supporters are in Springfield marching on the capitol to save their prison. The governor has slated the prison to close at the end of December, but residents want him to think again. Three charter buses left Pontiac Wednesday morning, filled with supporters, and people arrived in Springfield armed with "Save Pontiac Prison" signs and t-shirts.

Pontiac residents joined local leaders in a rally to show support for the prison before marching to the capitol. Although the governor is not in town, marchers are dropping off student written letters to his office, asking him to keep the prison open. If Pontiac's Prison closes, it will cost more than 700 people their jobs and take an economic toll on central Illinois.

Meanwhile, the Illinois House Appropriations Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. The meeting was supposed to focus on the prison closure and accusations regarding the safety of the state's parole program. Pontiac Mayor Scott McCoy was supposed to speak at that meeting. AFSCME representatives say lawmakers don't expect to reschedule.
Spanish Hits Local Airwaves
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @6:28pm CST
Reported by: Iris Pérez - WMBD/WYZZ

WMBD/WYZZ-TV—BLOOMINGTON--Spanish is making airwaves in Bloomington-Normal and local students are making history because of it.

 

ICC's Ready for Nationals Thanks to No. 1
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:52pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
When Illinois Central College hits the volleyball floor at nationals Thursday, the Cougars feel they'll be ready.
ISU Signs Missouri 3-Point Threat
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:04pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Tim Jankovich is going back to the well.
Stealing From the Elderly
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:00pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Stealing from the elderly, it's hard to think anyone could stoop that low, but two women posing as Bradley Students stole pills from residents at Sterling Towers.

Bloomington Man Indicted for Burglaries
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @4:20pm CST
Bloomington Man Indicted for Burglaries
Accused Spree Killer in Court
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @4:17pm CST
Accused Spree Killer in Court
When Fire is a Good Thing
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @3:54pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Where there's smoke, there's fire, but Wednesday a blaze was a good thing. 

 

United Way: On Track to Meet Goal
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @12:09pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ –PEORIA - The Heart of Illinois United Way is more than half-way to reaching their $9.6 million goal.  The United Way helps fund health and social service agencies throughout central Illinois.

East Peoria Officials Address Threats
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @11:52am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ – EAST PEORIA - East Peoria High School and Police assure the safety of students at a Wednesday morning press conference.  On Tuesday a 15 year old girl was arrested for writing threatening statements on a bathroom wall. 

Lean Cuisine Recalls Meals Nationwide
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:55am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ – PEORIA -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service has announced a recall of more than  800, 000 pounds of frozen chicken meals.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:40am CST
ANGEL VINE



Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:25am CST
JEWEL

Submitted by Dan & Kathy Kaiser
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @5:25am CST
TOP TEN

Things overheard during the meeting of Barack Obama and John McCain.
Prairie Thunder Deal for Defenseman
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @10:02pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
The Bloomington Prairie Thunder acquired defenseman Geoff Patton for future considerations from the Muskegon Lumberjacks, the team announced Tuesday..
Prep Scoreboard for Nov. 18
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:56pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Girls basketball scores
Czar Steps Down
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:53pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Peoria's first Litter Czar is stepping down.
No Name Defense Metamora's Identity
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:53pm CST
Reported by: Kurt Pegler - WMBD/WYZZ-TV
The roster of last year's undefeated Metamora Redbirds had plenty of star power.
FEMA Help for Woodford
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:52pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – WOODFORD COUNTY - Woodford County residents are getting some help form Uncle Sam.
A Show of Support
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:50pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- The Central Illinois Chapter Alzheimer’s Association held a candle lighting service Tuesday night to honor and remember loved ones who've suffered from the disease.
Smoking Numbers Fall
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:48pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV - For the first time on record, the number of American adult smokers has dropped below 20 percent.
East Peoria Woman Critically Hurt
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:43pm CST
East Peoria Woman Critically Hurt
No Name Defense Metamora's Identity
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:38pm CST
Reported by: Kurt Pegler - WMBD/WYZZ-TV
The roster of last year's undefeated Metamora Redbirds had plenty of star power.
Hauter Signs with Illinois Golf
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:30pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Jonathan Hauter is following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Peoria Woman Indicted
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @7:19pm CST
Peoria Woman Indicted
Daycare Dips Worrisome
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @5:23pm CST
Reported by: Iris Pérez - WMBD/WYZZ
WMBD/WYZZ-TV—PEORIA COUNTY--As our economy leaves many parents with pink slips daycare centers across Central Illinois claim wait lists are a thing of the past.
Inmates to Remain in Pontiac Until December 1st
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @4:24pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Christy Stelzer

WMBD/WYZZ – PONTIAC - Inmates will remain at Pontiac Prison until at least December First. A Johnson County judge barred the transfer of inmates from Pontiac Prison citing safety concerns.

 

Wednesday, a rally to keep Pontiac's Prison open is scheduled for 2:30PM at the AFSCME headquarters in Springfield. If you are interested in going to the rally, there is a free bus leaving from Pontiac at 11:30am.

 

Due to a story we aired Monday, Mayor McCoy has now been invited to address the Illinois House Appropriations Committee on Thursday to talk about his allegations against the governor .

   

There will be another hearing on December 1st when the court will  hear a state motion to dismiss the union lawsuit.

   

14 Year Old Arrested for Alleged Written Threats
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @3:03pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ - EAST PEORIA - A 14 year old girl is arrested for allegedly writing threats on a wall at East Peoria High School.  Officials from both the East Peoria Police Department and East Peoria High School are holding a joint press conference about the incident Wednesday morning at 9 am.  WMBD News will be at the press conference and will bring you the latest on this story during our Noon Newscast.

Food Pantry Donation
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @11:08am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV Lisa Miller

WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- More Central Illinois residents will have food on the table thanks to a donation from Wal-Mart.

Fire Closes Several Businesses
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @8:35am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV - PEORIA -- Several businesses are temporarily closed in Peoria from an early morning fire.

The fire started in one of the businesses at the Metro Centre around 8:30 in the morning.