Author Archives: TJ Carson
4th person sentenced for role in 2024 Facebook Marketplace botched robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - Another defendant in a botched Facebook Marketplace robbery two years ago that left one person dead has learned their fate. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 20-year-old ...
Feb 20, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Olympics-Freestyle-American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Alex Ferreira of the United States won gold in the freestyle skiing men's halfpipe final at Milano Cortina on Friday, completing his collection of Olympic medals. Th...
Feb 20, 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Freestyle Skiing - Men's Freeski Halfpipe Final - Livigno Snow Park, Livigno, Italy - February 20, 2026. Alex Ferreira of United States reacts after his second run of the Men's Freeski Halfpipe Final REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days to replace some of his emergency duties that were struck down by the U.S...
Feb 20, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Solicitor General D. John Sauer, speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Article Summary The debate over how to regulate data centers in Illinois is intensifying as lawmakers struggle to balance a host of competing interests. Illinois consumer advocacy groups are demanding...
Feb 20, 2026 While the AI race sparked heightened interest in data centers, most of the centers in the state are multi-tenant retail centers — shared by numerous organizations and highly connected with telecommunications, cloud computing and other providers. The Digital Realty center on Chicago’s South loop is an example. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Castilho)
Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs
Article Summary Two Illinois high school students worked with a legislator and stakeholders to draft a bill mandating disposal programs for electronic smoking devices like vapes. Producers would be re...
Feb 20, 2026 Pontiac High School students Andrew Diaz and Allison Hovaniec helped draft the bill that would mandate vape disposal programs. Completed as part of a class assignment, the duo said the experience was “life changing.” (Photo provided by teacher Paul Ritter.)
Olympics-Figure skating-American Liu wins women's gold medal in Milan
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Alysa Liu skated to the gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Thursday to cap a remarkable comeback journey and snap a 20-year-medal drought for American women in the event. ...
Feb 19, 2026 Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Alysa Liu of the United States competes in the women's free skate during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Trump pitches economic plan in Georgia as high prices frustrate voters
ROME, Georgia, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday his policies were easing high prices, seeking to persuade voters frustrated by the cost of living that he and fellow Repub...
Feb 19, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump makes a fist at the end of an event during a visit to Coosa Steel Corporation, in Rome, Georgia, U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Group allegedly involved in dangerous high-speed chase throughout Peoria ordered detained
PEORIA, Ill. - All six teenagers allegedly responsible for a dangerous high-speed chase Tuesday morning throughout Peoria must stay in jail. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 18-year-ol...
Feb 19, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Olympics-Ice hockey-United States beat Canada in overtime for women's gold
MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United States came from behind to beat Canada 2-1 in an overtime thriller to win the gold medal in women's ice hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Thursday, with Meg...
Feb 19, 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Gold Medal Game - United States vs Canada - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 19, 2026. Megan Keller of United States scores their second goal in overtime to win the gold REUTERS/David W Cerny
East Peoria pair arrested on alleged child pornography charges
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Two people have been arrested by East Peoria Police on child pornography charges. Police say an investigation was opened on 20-year-old Gage Fandel after a tip was received that he...
Feb 19, 2026 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
