Author Archives: Caleb Kelch
Democrats warn of 'whitewash' five years after January 6 Capitol attack, while Trump rallies with Republicans
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Five years after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Democrats in Congress accused Republicans of a "whitewash" of history while President Donald Trump deliv...
Jan 06, 2026 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a statue dedication ceremony in honor of Barbara Rose Johns of Virginia, in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt
Morton woman arrested after stabbing incident
PEORIA, Ill. - A Morton woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man Monday evening. On Monday, January 5, 2026, around 7:00 p.m., Peoria Police officers responded to the 2300 block of North Sher...
Jan 06, 2026
Peoria man convicted of first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend nearly one year ago. Derreck Hall, 46, was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder for kill...
Jan 06, 2026 (Peoria Co. Jail)
Nikki Glaser returns to Peoria following historic Golden Globes hosting gig
PEORIA, Ill. -One of comedy's hottest stars is making her way back to central Illinois. The Peoria Civic Center announced that Nikki Glaser will perform at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater on Novembe...
Jan 06, 2026 Peoria Civic Center Facebook Page
Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
Article Summary IDHS says it inadvertently stored protected health information on a publicly accessible website involving more than 32,000 Division of Rehabilitation Services customers and more than 6...
Jan 06, 2026 Capitol News Illinois file photo
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The United States ended on Monday its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases, a sweeping change that advances one o...
Jan 05, 2026 A view shows MMR vaccine at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Lubbock, Texas, U.S. February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Annie Rice/File Photo
Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says
WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil produc...
Jan 05, 2026 Pipelines and an oil pump jack are seen in an oil field near Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela October 14, 2022. REUTERS/Issac Urrutia/File Photo
Changes by Postal Service could impact vote-by-mail ballots
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - New changes at the United States Postal Service could affect how vote-by-mail ballots are counted in upcoming elections, prompting local election officials to urge voters not ...
Jan 05, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
Peoria Heights plans $8.5 million water system overhaul in 2026
Peoria Heights, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Heights is preparing for a major infrastructure investment this year as the village moves forward with an ambitious plan to upgrade its aging water system. Acco...
Jan 05, 2026 (Village of Peoria Heights)
Two teens arrested for November armed robbery in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with an armed robbery and assault that occurred more than a month ago. On Friday, November 21, 2025, at approximately 9:37 p.m., ...
Jan 05, 2026
