Author Archives: TJ Carson
Coroner says autopsy on young girl who died after emergency plane landing in Peoria inconclusive
PEORIA, Ill. - An autopsy on a young girl who died after a medical emergency on a flight diverted to Peoria Thursday is inconclusive. That's the finding of Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood, announc...
Jun 14, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Teenager arrested on weapons charges after Grand Prairie area traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - A 17-year-old boy was arrested on weapons charges Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop in the Grand Prairie area. Peoria Police say a vehicle connected to a shooting investigation wa...
Jun 14, 2024 (File-25 News)
US House approves defense policy bill with divisive provision on abortion, transgender troops
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House Of Representatives on Friday passed its version of the annual defense policy bill that included measures taking aim at abortion rights and treatment of transgender...
Jun 14, 2024 The U.S. Capitol building is pictured as the U.S. Senate begins consideration of a $95 billion Ukraine-Israel aid package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 23, 2024. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson/ File Photo
'We don't really know what we're voting on,' top Dem says of Pritzker's prison plan
LINCOLN, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - On the eve of a scheduled vote to advise Gov. JB Pritzker's administration on plans to close and rebuild a pair of dilapidated state prisons, hundreds filed int...
Jun 14, 2024 Signs expressing support for Logan Correctional Center’s continued operation dot lawns in Lincoln, where Logan is located. Gov. JB Pritzker’s plans have indicated a possible relocation of the facility to the Chicagoland area after its demolition, though Department of Corrections officials insist no decision has been made. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Severe thunderstorm warning for Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Stark Counties until 8:45 P.M.
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Lincoln IL 757 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024 The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunde...
Jun 13, 2024
Homegrown Peoria-area businesses receive state recognition
PEORIA, Ill. - Six businesses in the Peoria area have now been recognized as some of the best in Illinois. The six have been named "Illinois Makers" by the state tourism office. The six are: George's ...
Jun 13, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
"Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM!" to help promote the Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. - The largest fireworks show in Illinois will also help spread the message about what is great in the Greater Peoria area. The annual show on the riverfronts of Peoria and East Peoria "Ch...
Jun 13, 2024 (Fritz Moser/Midwest Communciations)
Biden, Zelenskiy inch toward NATO with 10-year defense agreement
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense again...
Jun 13, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris, France, June 7, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 10:00 P.M.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 409 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 300 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2024 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 409 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCA...
Jun 13, 2024
Elections board urged to dismiss complaint that Bailey illegally coordinated in 2022 campaign
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A hearing officer is recommending the Illinois State Board of Elections dismiss a complaint that alleged conservative radio host and political operative Dan...
Jun 12, 2024 Former GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey (right) and conservative political operative Dan Proft are pictured during an April hearing before the Illinois State Board of Elections. A hearing officer has recommended the board dismiss a complaint that the pair illegally colluded in the 2022 election. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Adams)
