Author Archives: TJ Carson
Voter turnout at "historic" levels in Tazewell County, meeting expectations in Peoria County
PEKIN, Ill. - Voter turnout for the general elections in Tazewell County this year were seen at "historic" levels. That's according to County Clerk John Ackerman. Unofficial tallies have 68,594 voters...
Nov 07, 2024
Fed cuts rates, notes job market easing and solid economic growth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday as policymakers took note of a job market that has "generally eased" while inflation contin...
Nov 07, 2024 The exterior of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo
Sorensen looking forward to second term in Congress after becoming projected winner in 17th District
MOLINE, Ill. - Congressman Eric Sorensen says he's looking ahead after what was a "hard day" for his party. The Moline Democrat is the projected winner of a second term in the U.S. House of Representa...
Nov 06, 2024 Congressman Eric Sorensen visits WMBD's Greg and Dan Show on 8/21/24. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Peoria Police asking for help in solving early Monday morning homicide
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police is seeking help in trying to solve a homicide just north of the city early Monday morning. The fatal shooting near the Wood Sage Apartments took the life of 22-year-old Cl...
Nov 06, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Trump's impending return to White House brings criminal cases to a halt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory on Wednesday will essentially end the criminal cases brought against him, at least for the four years he occupies the White Hous...
Nov 06, 2024 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to cal...
Nov 06, 2024 Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez speaks at an election day news conference. She is joined by other elected Illinois Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, among others. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
UPDATE: Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
UPDATED: 6:41 A.M. PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American...
Nov 06, 2024 Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to his wife Melania Trump, following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
US voters cast ballots in tight race as turbulent campaign nears climax
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The dizzying presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hurtled toward an uncertain finish on Tuesday as millions of Americans lined up at p...
Nov 05, 2024 Women from the Hasidic Jewish community vote at a polling center on Election Day in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Maye-E Wong
Peoria Civic Center and Peoria Rivermen announce new lease agreement
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen will continue to call the Civic Center home. The hockey club and the Peoria Civic Center Authority jointly announced on Tuesday a new five-year lease agreement. The ...
Nov 05, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Two Central Illinois communities come together to start Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaigns
PEORIA, Ill. - The annual Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign began Monday night for two central Illinois communities who plan to work together this year. At a tree lighting ceremony at Peoria's No...
Nov 04, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
