Author Archives: TJ Carson
Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's order tightening mail-in voting
BOSTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's new executive order tightening rules on mailin voting....
Apr 03, 2026 A man walks into a voting center with his mail-in ballot at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, on Election Day, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin O'Hara
Bradley names central Illinois native as new women's basketball coach
PEORIA, Ill. - The Bradley Braves women's basketball team has its new leader. The university announced on Friday that Marquette assistant coach Chaia Meier has been named the 11th head coach in progra...
Apr 03, 2026 (Marquette University Athletics)
Trump's budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other federal programs
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense discretionary spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a massive $500 billion increase in defense ...
Apr 03, 2026 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum look on, on the day he signs an executive order, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Article Summary Cook County officials announce recent incidents, including Thursday, of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents showing up at courthouses in violation of a new state law prohib...
Apr 03, 2026 The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria Chiefs 2026 season gets underway this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's boys of summer will be back on the field this weekend. The Peoria Chiefs begin their 2026 Midwest League season on Friday night with a three-game trip to Cedar Rapids. The Chie...
Apr 02, 2026 A tarp protects the infield at Dozer Park. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Carle Health president leaving for role at Heartland Health
PEORIA, Ill. - Carle Health of Greater Peoria will be looking for a new leader. Current president Keith Knepp will be leaving the role on July 1st, after accepting a position at Heartland Health Servi...
Apr 02, 2026 (Carle Health)
Mossvile man detained after allegedly uploading child sex abuse materials on social media app
PEORIA, Ill. - A Mossville man has been charged after allegedly uploading child sex abuse materials to Snapchat. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 39-year-old Dustin Myers is charged wi...
Apr 02, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Diaz, Howard officially declared winners in Peoria Public Schools board races
PEORIA, Ill. - The presumed winners of the two Peoria Public Schools board races are now official. Andres "Andy" Diaz was the winner in the District Two race, earning nearly 60% of the vote over chall...
Apr 02, 2026
East Bluff home damaged by fire Wednesday night
PEORIA, Ill. - Faulty electrical wiring is being blamed for a house fire Wednesday in Peoria's East Bluff. Peoria Fire crews responded to the area of Delaware and Arcadia just before 5:00 P.M., with s...
Apr 02, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress
Article Summary JB Pritzker is urging Congress to authorize year-round E15 gasoline sales, arguing it would stabilize fuel markets and support rural economies. The push comes as federal restrictions c...
Apr 02, 2026
