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U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March
(Reuters) - The average price of U.S. retail gasoline fell below $4 per gallon on Thursday for the first time in months, giving some relief to drivers in the world's largest consumer of the fuel. The ...
Julia Bradley Aug 11, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A gas pump is inserted inside an Audi vehicle at a Mobil gas station in Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, U.S., March 10, 2022. Picture taken March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Bing Guan
Pelosi says U.S. House will pass Inflation Reduction Act on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the House of Representatives would pass the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday. In a letter to Democratic colleagues, Pelosi cal...
Julia Bradley Aug 11, 2022 FILE PHOTO: U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a bill enrollment ceremony for S. 3373, the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 9, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
LaHood speaks on Inflation Reduction Act and FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago
PEORIA, Ill. -- With a vote expected by the end of the week on the Inflation Reduction Act, Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood (R-18), will be back in Washington, D.C. soon. While home in the 18th Dist...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Trump refuses to answer questions in N.Y. attorney general probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he refused to answer questions during an appearance before the New York state attorney general in a civil investigation into hi...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower the day after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, U.S., August 9, 2022. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
U.S. consumer price growth unchanged for July
(Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices did not rise in July due to a sharp drop in the cost of gasoline, delivering the first notable sign of relief for Americans who have watched inflation climb over the p...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A person shops in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
PPD investigating Peoria's latest homicide
UPDATED 3:23 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating the city's 15th homicide of 2022. Just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Peoria Police responded to a Shot Spotter alert of 4 rounds fired on W...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Illinois begins offering permanent mail-in ballots
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As of Wednesday, August 10, Illinois residents can get signed up for permanent mail-in voting. New this time around, when you apply for a mail-in ballot for the November election,...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 Alan Cleaver / CC
Trump uses FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago home to solicit campaign donations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday tried to turn the news that the FBI had searched his Florida estate to his benefit, citing the investigation in text messages and em...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower the day after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, U.S., August 9, 2022. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Ledgestone Open brings thousands to Central Illinois this week
PEORIA, Ill. -- It's a big week for disc golf enthusiasts. Area courses hosted the Jr. and Masters World Championships just a few weeks ago. The Ledgestone Open, which begins Thursday, is now bringing...
Julia Bradley Aug 10, 2022 VSPYCC / CC
Tennis-Serena announces upcoming retirement from the sport
(Reuters) -Serena Williams said on Tuesday that she is "evolving away from tennis" as she detailed her upcoming retirement from the sport that she dominated for the majority of her career with 23 sing...
Julia Bradley Aug 09, 2022 Aug 8, 2022; Toronto, ON, Canada; Serena Williams (USA) serves against Nuria Parrizas Diaz (ESP) in first round play in the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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