Author Archives: TJ Carson
Peoria man arrested after allegedly attempting to meet with minor for sex
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to meet with a minor for sexual purposes. Peoria Police says an investigation was launched on May 1st of a resident engaging in a...
Jun 05, 2025 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
US Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court made it easier on Thursday for people from majority backgrounds such as white or straight individuals to pursue claims alleging workplace "reverse" discrim...
Jun 05, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Marlean Ames sits with Edward Gilbert, her lawyer, during a meeting in his law office in Akron, Ohio, U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Megan Jelinger/File Photo
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back 'swipe fees' ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois lawmakers have decided to delay a ban on "swipe fees" for another year as bankers are locked in a court battle with the state over the ban. Lawmake...
Jun 04, 2025 A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year. (Nathana Rebouças via Unsplash)
Changes made to how Peoria Police scanner traffic is broadcast
PEORIA, Ill. - Unencrypted radio transmissions from the Peoria Police Department are no more. The department announced Wednesday that it has moved its primary dispatch audio channel for daily operatio...
Jun 04, 2025 Police scanners and other communication radios can be seen in use at WMBD News' Traffic One center. (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested after allegedly leaving scene of East Peoria crash
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria man has been arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic crash with injuries. East Peoria Police says the crash happened Monday just after 10:15 P.M. on ...
Jun 04, 2025 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives said on Wednesday they would act quickly on President Donald Trump's request to slash $9.4 billion in spending on foreign ...
Jun 04, 2025 FILE PHOTO: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks with members of the media, on the day of a closed House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
UPDATE: Woman critically injured, suspects in custody following shooting on Peoria Riverfront
Updated: 7:15 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a shooting along the Peoria Riverfront Tuesday afternoon that left the victim in critical condition. Police say the shooting occurred ...
Jun 03, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Navy will rename an oil tanker that had been named after slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk, U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, the military's latest move under Defense Se...
Jun 03, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Crewmembers of Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force guided missile destroyer JS Shimakaze hold a U.S. flag towards the U.S. Navy oiler USNS Harvey Milk during an exercise in the Virginia Capes’ (VACAPES) operating area in the Atlantic Ocean, September 24, 2024. LaShawn Sykes/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Man arrested by Peoria Police after alleged grooming incident
PEORIA, Ill. - A man listed with a Texas address was arrested by Peoria Police after an investigation into alleged grooming. Peoria Police say a report was taken on February 12th from a parent regardi...
Jun 03, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria man indicted for allegedly voting multiple times in April consolidated election
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a Peoria attorney for allegedly voting multiple times in a recent election. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 67-year-old Thorn Sm...
Jun 03, 2025 courtroom gavel
