Author Archives: TJ Carson
Peoria Fire Department debuts new Station 16
PEORIA, Ill. - The public got its first eyes inside the newest fire station for the Peoria Fire Department. Fire Station 16 on Northmoor Road has been operational for about a month and a half. But on ...
11h ago (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
Article Summary Illinois launched two websites last week that share various work, training and volunteer opportunities that meet federal food assistance work requirements. The sites are free and avail...
11h ago A person types on a laptop. (Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash)
Future Peoria Police Chief lays out goals and objectives for department
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A Peoria-native is about to take the reins of the city's Police Department. Assistant Chief Brad Dixon will take over for Chief Eric Echevarria on May 16th, the day after Eche...
13h ago
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to ...
16h ago A boy stands in his neighbour's apartment in a building damaged by an Israeli strike, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
Rivermen on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Peoria Rivermen are on the brink of elimination in the SPHL's President's Cup playoffs. The Rivermen fell Thursday night 4-2 in Game 3 of the semifinals in Knoxville to the Ice ...
18h ago (Peoria Rivermen)
Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats
Article Summary It's looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a "millionaire tax" on the ballot in November. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said t...
18h ago Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, presents a proposed constitutional amendment to implement a tax on millionaires to the House Revenue and Finance Committee on April 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers
Article Summary Data centers' impact on water resources is one of the biggest concerns about the facilities, and it was the main topic of the final hearing about data center regulations in a House com...
Apr 23, 2026 State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, speaks in favor of a megaprojects bill on the Illinois House floor on Aprill 22, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
UPDATE: East Peoria Police Chief reacts to passing of "outstanding" detective
UPDATED 10:20 A.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria's Police Chief says the legacy of a recently passed detective is one of "service, kindness, and commitment." Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says...
Apr 23, 2026 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
US labor market shows no signs of stress yet from Iran war
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits edged up last week, pointing to continued labor market stability in April, though economic uncertainty ...
Apr 23, 2026 FILE PHOTO: A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Peoria Police looking for burglary suspect
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in a recent burglary. The incident occurred at a house in the area of Madison and Wayne on Tuesday. No details about the burgl...
Apr 23, 2026 (Peoria Police Department)
