Author Archives: Ed Hammond
FDA clears Apple Watch hypertension feature
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Apple to roll out a hypertension detection feature on some of its smartwatches, the health regulator said in a statement late on Fri...
Sep 13, 2025 FILE PHOTO: An Apple Watch series 11 titanium is displayed during Apple's event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo
Southwest requiring removal of batteries from mobility devices before boarding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines said on Friday it will require passengers to take out removable lithium batteries from powered wheelchairs and scooters before boarding, citing fire risks. Th...
Sep 12, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Southwest Airlines planes and vehicles sit on the tarmac at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire
Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won't seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield By ANDREW ADAMS - Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Sen. Bill Cunningham, one of the most powerful Democrats in ...
Sep 12, 2025 Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski enters Illinois GOP primary for governor
Dabrowski joins race with more than $1 million raised so far By BEN SZALINSKI - Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski officially announced he will run for the Republ...
Sep 12, 2025 Ted Dabrowski talks to fellow Republicans at a State Central Committee meeting in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo)
Early morning house fire in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - No injuries are reported from a house fire in Chillicothe. It occurred at 12:24 a.m. Friday near Second and Ash Streets. Heavy fire was reported from the front and one side of the ...
Sep 12, 2025 Midwest Communications
Peoria man sentenced to 20 years for 2019 death
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County Judge has sentenced Doyle Eugene Nelson, 24, to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2019 murder. Nelson was 18 at the time of the shooting death of Zarious Fair. He ple...
Sep 12, 2025 Photo: Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Fire at Peoria church
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters responded to a fire at a church. Crews found fire showing from a sign on the roof of Unity House of Prayer on Northeast Perry when they arrived around 9:50 a.m. Frid...
Sep 12, 2025 Aerial photo of fire at Unity House of Prayer in Peoria Sept. 12, 2025
Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder?
OREM, Utah (Reuters) - The suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting, Tyler Robinson, is a 22-year-old native of Utah who authorities say had allegedly criticized the conservative influencer in a recent conv...
Sep 12, 2025 A police mugshot shows Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S., in this photo released by the Utah Department of Public Safety on September 12, 2025. Utah Department of Public Safety/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Peoria City Council to consider riverfront amphitheater
PEORIA, Ill. - A non-profit foundation's efforts toward construction of a 5,000 seat amphitheater are now focused on Peoria's riverfront. The Peoria City Council will consider Tuesday night a letter o...
Sep 07, 2025 (City of Peoria)
Canton man arrested as homicide investigation continues
CANTON, Ill. - One man is charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of a 70-year-old man earlier this week. Canton police say their investigation led to the arrest of Rocky Garwood...
Sep 07, 2025 Photo: 25 News
