Author Archives: TJ Carson
Crash near Havana claims life of one person
HAVANA, Ill. - One person has died after a Monday afternoon crash near Havana. Illinois State Police says the two-vehicle crash occurred just after noon on US Route 136 at Illinois Route 78. Troopers ...
May 19, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to shooting at car in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been sentenced to prison after reportedly shooting at a car in Peoria's East Bluff in February. Court documents show that 29-year-old Michael Walder was sentenced on Monday to...
May 19, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office - Michael Walders mug shot)
Trump speaks to Putin, Vance says US could walk away from Ukraine war
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON/KYIV (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin about Ukraine on Monday, after Vice President JD Vance said Washington could walk away from the peace pro...
May 19, 2025 Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters on board of the Air Force Two at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, in Rome, Monday, May 19, 2025. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protection for Venezuelans
(Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Donald Trump's administration on Monday to strip about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States of a temporary protected status given under his predece...
May 19, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S. May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Peoria East Bluff murder case to be heard in adult court
PEORIA, Ill. - The case of a fatal shooting a few days before Christmas in Peoria's East Bluff will be heard in adult court. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 15-year-old Robert Mister ...
May 17, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
OSF doctor from Peoria dies after fatal crash in Warren County
MONMOUTH, Ill. - A doctor with OSF Healthcare has died in a two-vehicle crash in Warren County. Illinois State Police says the crash occurred on northbound U.S. Route 67 at 185th Avenue at around 2:30...
May 17, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
US Supreme Court maintains block on Trump deportations under wartime law
(Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday kept in place its block on President Donald Trump's deportations of Venezuelan migrants under a 1798 law historically used only in wartime, faulting his adm...
May 16, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan migrants arrive after being deported from the United States, at Simon Bolivar International Airport, in Maiquetia, Venezuela April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
Peoria City set to start 4th season for men's team, debut for women's team
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria City Soccer is back on the pitch in a historic weekend for the organization. The men's team begins its fourth season on Saturday night at home against FC Ambush of St. Louis. Peo...
May 16, 2025 Peoria City players celebrate after a goal against Tucson FC in the USL 2 national semifinal game at Shea Stadium on July 28th, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Police hold swearing in ceremony for K9 for the first time
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Police Department made history with a four-legged friend on Friday. For the first time, the department held a swearing-in ceremony for its newest K9, Loki. Loki is a Belgian ...
May 16, 2025 (Peoria Police Department)
Central Illinois cops climb to the rooftops for Special Olympcis Illinois
MORTON, Ill. - Police departments across Illinois are spending their Friday morning climbing up to roofs for a good cause. Friday is the 22nd annual Cop On A Rooftop fundraising event for Special Olym...
May 16, 2025 Morton Police officers stand on top of the Dunkin' on Morton Ave. during the 2025 Cop On A Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
