Author Archives: TJ Carson
Illinois' Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
Article Summary Rep. Robin Kelly of Lynwood, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton all to varying degrees called for U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement to be disma...
Jan 27, 2026 Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
Peoria Public Schools hires its next superintendent
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools has found its new leader, as well as his right-hand man. On Monday night, the district hired Dr. Jerry Bell as the next superintendent, taking over the role from D...
Jan 26, 2026 Dr. Jerry Bell takes the podium to speak to the Peoria Public Schools Board after being hired as the next district superintendent, on January 26th, 2026. (Peoria Public Schools YouTube)
Shutdown looms as ICE shootings spawn partisan fight over DHS funding in US Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The federal government appeared headed for a partial government shutdown this week, with Republicans and Democrats at odds over funding for President Donald Trump's Depa...
Jan 26, 2026 Federal agents use tear gas to disperse people gathered near the scene where federal agents fatally shot a man while trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Teenager arrested after stolen vehicle crashed in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager was arrested Sunday after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the area of Peoria's East Bluff. Peoria Police says officers responded just before 7:15 P.M. to the area of Melbourn...
Jan 26, 2026 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on Monday they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might c...
Jan 26, 2026 Police tape hangs in front of a makeshift memorial at the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Pekin mayor willing to listen to all on proposed data center project
PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin's mayor wants to hear from every side regarding a proposed data center in the city. The proposal on the former Lutticken farm property has received pushback from the community, wit...
Jan 26, 2026 (City of Pekin)
Child injured after reportedly being struck by vehicle in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Police are seeking the suspect in a hit-and-run incident in Peoria that injured a child. Peoria Police says the incident occurred in the area of Gale and Douglas on Friday just before 2...
Jan 26, 2026
Olympics-US to send largest Winter Games team to Milano Cortina with 232 athletes
Jan 26 (Reuters) - A group of 98 veteran Olympians such as Mikaela Shiffrin will anchor the U.S. team in Milano Cortina, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said on Monday, as it prepares to sen...
Jan 26, 2026 Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Night Slalom - Flachau, Austria - January 13, 2026 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S celebrates on podium after winning the Women's Slalom REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute
Providers say feds' new rural health care grants to Illinois won't cover Medicaid cuts
Article Summary Providers say the $193 million Illinois will receive in federal rural health care grants will cover important updates for rural hospitals, but it won't make up for cuts to Medicaid. Th...
Jan 26, 2026 (Capitol News Illinois graphic made via Datawrapper with KFF data)
Washington city council passes on vote regarding digital billboard
WASHINGTON, Ill. - The city of Washington is holding off on a proposal for a digital billboard. Missouri-based Robinson Outdoor LLC made a request to place the billboard on a vacant lot near Peoria St...
Jan 23, 2026 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
