Author Archives: Ed Hammond
White Sox or Cubs? Pope's Chicago baseball allegiance debated
CHICAGO (Reuters) - One question consuming Chicago baseball fans: What team does Pope Leo support? The Windy City is notoriously split between White Sox and Cubs supporters, a rivalry between the Sout...
May 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Apr 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baseballs are seen in a basket during batting practice prior to a Chicago White Sox game at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images/File Photo
India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire" after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against...
May 10, 2025 People stand next to a damaged vehicle in a neighbourhood, following Pakistan's military operation against India, in Rehari, Jammu, May 10, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue "precious legacy" of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic cardinals the late pontiff left a "precious legac...
May 10, 2025 Pope Leo XIV conducts Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, May 9, 2025. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS
Farmington home heavily damaged by fire
FARMINGTON, Ill. - One firefighter suffered what was described as a "very minor" injury battling a house fire in Farmington. Firefighters were called to the 300 block of North East Street around 3:50 ...
May 10, 2025 Photo: Farmington Community Fire Protection District/Facebook
More Than Pink Walk celebrates 40 years
PEORIA, Ill. - The Susan G. Komen Foundation will host its 40th annual More Than Pink Walk at Peoria's Metro Centre. The event, which begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, is the Foundation's main fundraiser for...
May 10, 2025 Photo: 25 News/File
Peoria man convicted for setting girlfriend on fire
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been found guilty during a bench trial of setting his girlfriend on fire in 2022. Daniel Pace, 42, was convicted of aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery. ...
May 04, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria county Jail)
Motorcycle driver injured in I-74 accident
PEORIA, ill. - A motorcycle crash resulted in the driver being transported to a local hospital. State Police tell 25 News the accident happened around 12:20 p.m. Saturday when the motorcycle left the ...
May 04, 2025 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Wildlife Prairie Park planning expansion
HANNA CITY, Ill - Officials at Wildlife Prairie Park have announced a planned $1.5 million expansion project that will include a campground with room for 40 recreational vehicles. 25 News reports the ...
May 04, 2025 25 News
Trump protesters gather at Peoria Stadium
PEORIA, Ill. - The political activist group 50501 stated its second protest in as many weekends in Peoria. A large number of protesters gathered at Peoria Stadium Saturday to voice their displeasure o...
May 04, 2025 25 News
Lane closures in Peoria and Tazewell Counties this week
PEORIA, Ill - Another week of road construction will affect motorists in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. Daytime lane closures on the Murray Baker Bridge, I-74, will resume Monday and Tuesday affecting ...
May 04, 2025 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond, File
