Author Archives: TJ Carson
Second Peoria mayoral debate on WTVP canceled
PEORIA, Ill. - A planned debate between the two candidates for Peoria mayor will not happen. Peoria public television station WTVP announced Tuesday the March 19th debate between incumbent Rita Ali an...
Mar 11, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
New technology aids Peoria County Sheriff's deputies in police chases
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is implementing new technology in regards to police chases. Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputy squad vehicles have had StarChase installed on th...
Mar 10, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Wall Street ends sharply lower as recession fears loom
NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks plunged on Monday as relentless tariff wrangling and mounting anxieties from a possible federal government shutdown gave rise to fears that the U.S. economy could be ca...
Mar 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Pope Francis no longer faces immediate danger, responding to treatment, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death and is responding well to treatment in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pon...
Mar 10, 2025 General view of the statue of late Pope John Paul II and Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for ongoing pneumonia treatment, in Rome, Italy, March 10, 2025.
Tremont apartment fire injures one person
TREMONT, Ill. - One person was injured after a fire at a Tremont apartment building Monday afternoon. 25 News reports the fire occurred at the building in the area of Pearl and Harris Streets. A man w...
Mar 10, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Former mayoral candidate endorses current Peoria mayor
PEORIA, Ill. - A former challenger for Peoria's top job is endorsing its current holder, with the consolidated election just weeks away. 2nd District Councilman Chuck Grayeb endorsed Mayor Rita Ali on...
Mar 10, 2025 Peoria Mayor Rita Ali speaks after receiving the endorsement of 2nd District Councilman Chuck Grayeb in the 2025 mayoral race. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Zelenskiy in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks
JEDDAH (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was in Saudi Arabia on Monday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a day before talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials that Washington hopes wi...
Mar 10, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 12, 2024. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Bradley Braves fall short in Arch Madness championship game
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Bradley Braves will now have to wait until Sunday night to learn their postseason fate. The second-seeded Braves fell to top-seeded Drake, 63-48, in the championship game of Arch ...
Mar 10, 2025 (Bradley University Athletics)
U.S. Senator speaks out against proposed staff and funding cuts to Peoria Ag Lab
PEORIA, Ill. - Workers at Peoria's Ag Lab were joined by a U.S. Senator in their fight back against proposed cuts to the facility by the Trump administration. Senator Dick Durbin (D) led a rally of wo...
Mar 07, 2025 U.S Senator Dick Durbin speaks in front of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research against proposed cuts by the Trump administration to the facility. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
National chicken fast-food restaurant to occupy site near Peoria Northwoods Mall
PEORIA, Ill. - A national chain will soon occupy an "eyesore" near the Peoria Northwoods Mall. 4th District Councilman Andre Allen confirmed that Raising Cane's will be built on the site of the former...
Mar 07, 2025 (Raising Canes Facebook)
