Author Archives: TJ Carson

Coolant leak causes temporary closure of Peoria restaurant
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria restaurant is temporarily closed after smoke filled the dining area Tuesday afternoon. Peoria Fire says crews were called to the Mission BBQ on Sterling just before 1:45 P.M. S...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)

Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Article summary The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will b...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)

Supreme Court lets Trump resume plans for mass federal layoffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for President Donald Trump's administration to resume its plans to carry out mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies, el...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo

Home invasion suspect indicted by Peoria County grand jury
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A man still on the run from Peoria County sheriff's deputies has been indicted by a grand jury. 34-year-old Adonnis Dent was indicted on the Class X felony count of Home Invasion...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)

Peoria Art Guild seeking stolen painting, suspect identified
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Art Guild is asking for help in locating a stolen painting. In a social media post, the guild says a small painting of a cow with brownish colors and the name "Annie" was sto...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria Art Guild)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be sentenced on October 3
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A federal judge on Tuesday said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fuele...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Lawyer Teny Geragos speaks to the media next to lawyers Marc Agnifilo outside the U.S. federal court, following a bail hearing, after the jury reached verdicts in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., July 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Investigation underway after shots fired Monday night in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating after shots were fired Monday night in downtown Peoria. Police say officers were dispatched after 10:30 P.M. to the area of Main and Madison. Initial rep...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025

'We think about the state in the same way': Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker's new running mate Christian Mitchell has held several roles in state government, including lawmaker and deputy governor. Pritzker said he trusts Mitchell is ready to ...
TJ Carson Jul 08, 2025 Christian Mitchell speaks to Gov. JB Pritzker while meeting with supporters at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on July 2. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

New senior housing development planned for South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A new senior housing development will be coming to South Peoria in the next couple of years. The Peoria Opportunities Foundation and Pivotal Housing Partners announced on Monday MacArth...
TJ Carson Jul 07, 2025 (City of Peoria)

Babysitter ordered held in connection to South Peoria toddler death
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager charged with First Degree Murder in the death of a toddler last week must remain in a Peoria County jail. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 18-year-old Amarian...
TJ Carson Jul 07, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)


