Author Archives: TJ Carson
Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Article Summary Former State Sen. Darren Bailey will announce a second campaign for governor, according to sources close to Bailey. Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's ru...
Sep 09, 2025 Former state senator and unsuccessful candidate for governor and later Congress Darren Bailey is pictured at the 2023 Illinois State Fair during his unsuccessful congressional campaign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria Public Schools to explore purchasing Central Park Pool
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools will begin to look into a potential ownership of Central Park Pool. The PPS Board unanimously approved in its consent agenda Monday night a request to direct admin...
Sep 09, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
House Democrats release alleged Trump birthday letter to Epstein
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday made public a birthday letter Donald Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago, though...
Sep 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A protester calling for a release of the Epstein files holds a sign in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Canton man ordered detained in alleged stabbing death of elderly man
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. - A Canton man accused in the stabbing death of a 70-year-old man last week must remain in jail before trial. 25 News reports 38-year-old Rocky Garwood, charged with First Degree M...
Sep 08, 2025 Photo: 25 News
Bears CEO: Arlington Heights only viable option for new stadium
The Chicago Bears will open their season on "Monday Night Football" against the division rival Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, but the historic stadium's days as the Bears' home may be numbered. I...
Sep 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
Man arrested after allegedly firing weapon during argument in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing a weapon during an argument in South Peoria. Peoria Police says officers made contact with an adult female in the area of Ann and Larami...
Sep 08, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
US appeals court rejects states' lawsuit over Trump mass firings
(Reuters) -A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that 19 mostly Democrat-led states and Washington, D.C., cannot pursue a legal challenge to the mass firings of 25,000 recently hired federal workers...
Sep 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Labor union members hold placards on the day of a rally in support of federal workers during a rush hour protest outside the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo/File Photo
US Supreme Court backs Trump on aggressive immigration raids
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court again backed President Donald Trump's hardline approach toward immigration on Monday, letting federal agents proceed with raids in Southern California targeting peop...
Sep 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo
Shots fired at vehicle in West Peoria early Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway after shots were fired in West Peoria early Monday morning. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputies made contact with a person at around 5:00 A.M....
Sep 08, 2025
Gas prices dip slightly in the Peoria area in the past week
PEORIA, Ill. - It's a tad cheaper to fill up your car in the Peoria area. GasBuddy reports a drop of 0.9 cents in the average price of a gallon of unleaded, to $3.35/g on Monday. Triple A is reporting...
Sep 08, 2025 Mike Mozart / CC
