Author Archives: TJ Carson
Peoria mayoral candidates debate homelessness, immigration at NAACP forum
PEORIA, Ill. - Two of the three candidates for mayor of Peoria made their cases to voters before February's primary during a Monday night debate. Mayor Rita Ali and Councilman John Kelly participated ...
Jan 27, 2025 (NAACP Peoria Chapter)
Organizers unveil new look, events for 51st Steamboat Classic
PEORIA, Ill. - A summer tradition in Peoria is getting a fresh look after running through the city's streets for 50 years. Organizers of the Steamboat Classic announced on Monday a new look, and new e...
Jan 27, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
CIA says COVID-19 more likely to have come from lab than nature
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Central Intelligence Agency has assessed that the COVID-19 pandemic is more likely to have emerged from a lab than from nature, an agency spokesperson said on Saturday. The age...
Jan 27, 2025 FILE PHOTO: An epidemic-prevention worker in a protective suit stands guard at the gate of a residential compound as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaks continue in Beijing, China November 28, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
Peoria business closes less than year after moving locations
PEORIA, Ill. - Less than a year after moving to the Landmark Center, a Peoria business has abruptly closed its doors. Gone Social announced in a social media post on Monday that it has permanently clo...
Jan 27, 2025 (25 News)
UPDATE: Man injured after reportedly being struck by vehicle in Tazewell County
UDPATED 3:07 P.M. TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A 43-year-old Creve Coeur man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle this Monday morning. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office says t...
Jan 27, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Public Schools says its district continues to be a 'safe haven' for ESL students
PEORIA, Ill. - In the wake of changes to U.S. immigration policy, Peoria Public Schools is reassuring families its buildings are a safe place to learn. In a letter posted on the district's website on ...
Jan 26, 2025 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate as Trump's Homeland secretary
WASHINGTON - Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump's Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican's Cabinet as he laun...
Jan 26, 2025 Kristi Noem, Indian Treaty Room, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C., January 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
More details revealed in agreement to name Peoria Civic Center's Theater
PEORIA, Ill. - Financial details of a newly announced agreement between the Peoria Civic Center and Prairie Home Alliance have been released. Prairie Home Alliance was announced this month as the new ...
Jan 23, 2025 Peoria Civic Center Assistant General Manager Beau Sutherland speaks at the Peoria Civic Center to announce a naming rights deal with Prairie Home Alliance for the center's theater. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Arrest made in South Peoria fatal crash involving pedestrian struck by vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made in a fatal hit-and-run incident in South Peoria more than a week ago. Peoria Police say 36-year-old Demoriel Sims was identified as a suspect in the case of the ...
Jan 23, 2025 Demoriel L. Sims mug shot
Man who eluded police after stealing vehicle with a child inside it in Peoria pleads guilty
PEORIA, Ill. - The man behind a nearly two week manhunt after taking a vehicle with a child inside it in Peoria has pleaded guilty. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 46-year-old Victor ...
Jan 23, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
