Sean Lisitza

Peoria

Digital Content Producer at WMBD-TV (Peoria, IL)

Digital Content Producer at WYZZ-TV (Peoria, IL)

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German Shepard suffers punctured lung after rollover crash

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A dog was rushed to a vet after being injured in a rollover crash in McLean County on Thursday. The Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash, according to a district Facebook post. When they arrived on the scene, they found an SUV on its side. Two occupants and two German Shepherds were out of the vehicle. The driver and the passenger both suffered minor injuries.
Peoria man arrested on multiple gun charges

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man was arrested on several gun charges on Thursday. Loris V. McElroy, 40, was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a weapon without a FOID, possession of a firearm, resisting police, obstructing an officer, domestic battery and interfering with a report of domestic battery.
Bond Eye Associates announce closure

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Bond Eye Associate announced on its website that it will be closing in June. The closure was due to “unforeseen financial challenges, rising operational costs, and insurance reimbursement issues,” according to the announcement on their website. The practice will permanently close on June 27. They have an office in both Peoria and Pekin. The announcement stated that a vision care practice will continue to do eye exams and other eye treatments at the Pekin location.
Stolen car located in ravine near Glasford

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

GLASFORD, Ill. (WMBD) — Part of Route 24 was temporarily closed after a stolen car was located in a ravine near Glasford. The vehicle appears to have been stolen from Pekin, and has most likely been there for some time, according to Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins. The vehicle was a red Bronco XLT. The West lane of Route 24 was closed near Strube Road due to this incident, but has since reopened. The Sheriff says the investigation is ongoing.
Bust’d Beer Bash returns to Peoria Heights

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — An event for Beer lovers is returning to Peoria Heights. The Second Annual Bust’d Beer Bash will take place at Bust’d Brewing on May 25, according to a Bust’d Brewing news release. This year’s event will bring together more than 18 local breweries and will have a wide variety of craft beers for guests to sample. In addition to beer, food will be provided from The Wolves Den Pizzeria.
Fieldhouse Peoria announces closure

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A local bar and grill near Bradley University announced that it decided to close. According to an announcement on Facebook, the Fieldhouse Peoria at 1200 W. Main St. made the difficult decision to close. In the announcement, they thanked all the staff and customers who helped keep the Fieldhouse open. They also encouraged everyone to continue to support locally owned businesses. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story will be updated when more information becomes available.
Veterans return after 34th Greater Peoria Honor Flight

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Several veterans from central Illinois were in the nation’s capital as part of the 34th Greater Peoria Honor Flight. Veterans and their guardians took off from the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport earlier Tuesday morning. The group spent the day traveling around Washington, DC and visiting war memorials and monuments. Their flight returned shortly before 10 p.m. and veterans on the flight were welcomed home to the cheers of friends and family members.
IDOT sharing tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. They started the “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign to encourage drivers and motorcyclists to safely enjoy Illinois roads together, Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering, said.
ISP: 1 dead, 6 injured after crash near Ottawa

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

OTTAWA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois State Police responded to a deadly two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Ottawa, which is near Starve Rock State Park, on Monday. Troopers responded to the crash near mile marker 86 at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday, according to an ISP spokesperson. A 36-year-old woman, who was a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. One man and five children were flown to a local hospital. The children were all under the age of 14 years old, according to ISP.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane reductions for repairs in Normal

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Lisitza

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Several roadways in Normal have now reduced lanes for pavement repairs. The lane reductions started at 4 a.m. on Monday, according to Normal Public Works Street Supervisor Eric Murphy. Roads that will have lane reductions include:Old Route 66 from Towanda Avenue to the off-ramp at Veteran’s Parkway. Airport Road from Old Route 66 to Raab Road. North Towanda Avenue from Beech Street to Shelbourne Drive. North Linden Street from Raab Road to Northtown Road.

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