Author Archives: Caleb Kelch
Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, injuring 18
TORONTO (Reuters) -A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board,...
Feb 17, 2025 An emergency responder works around an aircraft on a runway, after a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston REUTERS/Cole Burston
Peoria Police Department arrest teen for Sunday night shooting of a nine-year-old boy
After a Sunday night shooting that hospitalized a nine-year-old boy at the River West Apartments on Southwest Phoenix Drive, Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria held a press conference on Tuesday even...
Feb 04, 2025 Courtesy of Peoria Police Department's Facebook Page
While I'm Thinking Of It: February 3rd, 2025
By: Greg Batton From time to time, I am asked if it's ok if a friend puts me down as a reference. The answer is always "yes". This happened recently and when I was contacted by the person wanting info...
Feb 03, 2025
Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties announce county board results
PEORIA Ill. - We've got our results for county board races in Peoria, Woodford, and Tazewell Counties. In Peoria: Jodi Hoos (D) will remain the Peoria County State's Attorney, after defeating Republic...
Nov 06, 2024
Four local state representatives are staying in their current roles
PEORIA Ill. - Four local Illinois State representatives will be staying in their current roles. Dave Koehler (D) will continue his role in the 46th State Senate of Illinois, after beating republican c...
Nov 05, 2024
While I'm Thinking Of It, Vol. 2
By: Greg Batton I became friends with Gary Gillis about 40 years ago. It makes me happy that over all that time we are still friends. Recently, I was a guest on Gary's podcast, "What's The Stor...
Oct 22, 2024
At the Movies with Casey Foreman: "Saturday Night"
WHAT IS SATURDAY NIGHT??? As someone who grew up fighting to stay awake most Saturday night's, just to catch a few skits with his older brother, this movie was extremely enjoyable. If you've ever wond...
Oct 16, 2024
Bradley Men's Basketball 2025-2026 Schedule
BRADLEY MEN'S BASKETBALL 2025-26 SCHEDULE EXHIBITION: Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 6:00 PM VS Green Bay / Kress Center (Green Bay, WI) Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 7:00 PM VS Saint Louis / Carver Aren...
Oct 16, 2024 (Bradley University)
While I'm Thinking Of It Vol. 1
By: Greg Batton While I'm thinking of it: appreciations, recommendations, thoughts and gratitude. WITOI is a download of thoughts I have had recently about the people, events and places ...
Oct 11, 2024
The Phil Luciano Show Coming Soon...
Longtime Journal Star columnist and WTVP host Phil Luciano will join 1470 & 100.3 WMBD as the host for the 3pm-to-6pm time slot beginning later in August. "We are thrilled to have 'Looch' join our...
Aug 02, 2024
