Author Archives: TJ Carson
Sorensen planning to work across aisle in second term in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With a potential uphill climb in a new Congress, one Peoria-area legislator believes he can still get work done in Washington. 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) spo...
Jan 08, 2025 Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-East Moline) speaks Thursday on the floor of the House of Representatives. (U.S. House of Representatives via Rep. Ric Sorensen)
UPDATE: Former US President Jimmy Carter's body arrives at Capitol for honors
UPDATED 4:18 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The remains of Jimmy Carter, who served only one term in the White House but lived longer than any U.S. president in history, arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tue...
Jan 07, 2025 Former US President Jimmy Carter lies in state at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, U.S., January 7, 2025. Saul Loeb/Pool via REUTERS
Peoria delays public camping ban enforcement further
PEORIA, Ill. - The city of Peoria is again delaying implementation of the public property camping ban. The city council passed the ban by one vote in November, and has planned to implement it 30 days ...
Jan 07, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A bill soon heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk would direct foster care officials to prioritize placing children with relatives. The House voted unanimously...
Jan 07, 2025 The Department of Children and Family Services office in Springfield is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Biden visits Bourbon Street in New Orleans after attack
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday visited the scene of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and dozens of others injured when a U.S. Army veteran ...
Jan 06, 2025 U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visit a makeshift memorial for the victims on Bourbon street days after a U.S. Army veteran drove his truck into the crowded French Quarter on New Year's Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., January 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Man to remain in jail after arrest for role in July 2023 South Peoria robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - A man will remain in jail until trial after his recent arrest for an armed robbery at a South Peoria store a year and a half ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says a peti...
Jan 06, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Republicans divided over agenda as Trump calls for action
WASHINGTON -Republicans in the U.S. Congress were at odds over how to proceed with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda on Monday, with some warning of potential failure, even as Trump himself called...
Jan 06, 2025 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo
New program at Peoria Riverfront Museum rewards visits and interactions
PEORIA, Ill. - A visit to the Peoria Riverfront Museum is now a friendly competition. Museum leaders on Monday announced the Achievement Passport program. It allows visitors to earn points as they vis...
Jan 06, 2025 (Peoria Riverfront Museum Facebook)
US Congress certifies Trump election victory for Jan. 20 inauguration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him t...
Jan 06, 2025 People carry ballot boxes to a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's election, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Man pleads guilty for role in Bartonville shooting in February 2024
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has pleaded guilty for his role in a shooting and robbery in Bartonville last year. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Evan Nettles pleaded guilty Monday...
Jan 06, 2025 Evan Nettles Mugshot (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
