Author Archives: TJ Carson
Peoria food kitchen hit by recent vandalism
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria food kitchen says its doors are staying open after a recent rash of vandalism. In a Facebook post, Sophia's Angels Kitchen says a vandal, who has been arrested, broke windows a...
Jun 24, 2024 (Sophia's Angels Kitchen)
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to ban on transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the legality of a Republican-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, as the justices wa...
Jun 24, 2024 FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
Man found guilty for leaving scene of accident that left Peoria car repair shop manager with disability
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been found guilty for failing to report an accident that left the Peoria Firestone store manager with a permanent disability. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says ...
Jun 21, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Two injured, one with an apparent gunshot wound, after early Friday morning altercation in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were injured, one with an apparent gunshot wound, after an altercation early Friday morning in Peoria. Police responded to reports of a man who had been shot in an apartment ...
Jun 21, 2024
UPDATE: Three people killed, 10 wounded in Arkansas supermarket shooting
UPDATED 4:45 P.M. (Reuters) -A shooter opened fire at an Arkansas supermarket on Friday, killing three civilians and wounding 10 other people, including two police officers, Arkansas State Police said...
Jun 21, 2024 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Three men arrested after allegedly stealing and burning pride flags in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say three men have been arrested on hate crime charges after allegedly stealing and burning pride flags. Police say they received complaints on Sunday of the flags stolen ...
Jun 21, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
New Peoria Area Chamber President and CEO introduced to the River City
PEORIA, Ill. - The new leader of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce says she's "elated" to be in the role. Jessica Linder-Gallo was formally introduced to the River City at an event at the Peoria Riv...
Jun 21, 2024 Jessica Linder-Gallo addresses the public at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois Supreme Court announces candidates to replace retirning Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - Four candidates are being considered to serve the remaining term of a Peoria County judge. Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois announced this week the creation of...
Jun 21, 2024 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Charges dropped for Columbia University students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters arrested in April after occupying and barricading a building at Columbia University in New York City had all criminal charges against t...
Jun 20, 2024 File photo: A person holds a Palestinian flag as people continue protesting inside and outside Columbia University, where students escalated protests in support of Palestinians, by barricading themselves inside Hamilton Hall, despite orders from university officials to disband, or face suspension, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., April 30, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File photo
Putin remarks about possible weapons for North Korea 'incredibly concerning'-US
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Russia may supply weapons for North Korea after signing a defense pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning," U...
Jun 20, 2024 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un arrive for a gala concert in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo
