Author Archives: Dalton Kemper
Probe clears police officer who shot woman in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Capitol Police said on Monday an internal investigation has found no wrongdoing by the police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt, a supporter of then-President Donald Trump...
Aug 23, 2021 REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
U.S. says it expects Taliban to allow Afghans to evacuate safely
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday the United States expects the Taliban to allow Afghans who wish to leave Afghanistan to depart safely, following reports that the group now...
Aug 18, 2021 Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS
ISBE hears opinions on masks in schools during monthly meeting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Wednesday heard from officials and parents regarding the school mask mandate that requires everyone to wear a mask indoors, regardless...
Aug 18, 2021 Midwest Communications
Biden defends Afghanistan decision, blames Afghan army's unwillingness to fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Monday strongly defended his decision to pullout U.S. troops from Afghanistan and rejected broad criticism of the chaotic withdrawal that is posing a cris...
Aug 16, 2021 REUTERS/Leah Millis
Gov. Pritzker signs bills aimed at lowering prices for prescription drugs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. JB Pritzker Monday signed a package of legislation aimed at lowering prices for prescription drugs. "Lowering healthcare costs for Illinois families remains one of my top pri...
Aug 16, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Rep. LaHood speaks on events in Afghanistan
PEORIA, Ill. - A local Congressman says the fall of Afghanistan and the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul are both the fault of President Joe Biden and his administration's policies. According t...
Aug 16, 2021 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
Two arrests made in armed robbery Tuesday night, one still at-large
PEORIA, Ill. -- Two arrests have been made following an armed robbery/home invasion Tuesday night just before 9:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of Hanssler Ct. According to Peoria Police, information gather...
Aug 14, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Officers seize more than 1,300 grams of cannabis, 3 weapons during search in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police Wednesday searched a residence in the 2200 block of N. Linn at approximately 7:45 p.m as part of a narcotics investigation. According to police, officers seized 1,350 gra...
Aug 13, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
New Illinois law prevents hair discrimination in schools
CHICAGO -- A new Illinois law signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker prevents hair discrimination in school dress codes. The bill prohibits school uniform and dress code policies from restricting hairstyle...
Aug 13, 2021 Midwest Communications
Illinois sees increase of 21,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- On average, the state of Illinois added more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in the last week. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 21,334 new cas...
Aug 13, 2021 Midwest Communications
