Author Archives: TJ Carson
US subpoenas Minnesota leaders in criminal grand jury probe over opposition to immigration crackdown
Jan 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice served grand jury subpoenas to the offices of Minnesota's governor and attorney general, and the mayor of Minneapolis, as it weighs whether their publ...
Jan 20, 2026 Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other law enforcement officials stand guard, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, during a protest more than a week after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald
Police chase of suspect begins in East Peoria and ends in Springfield
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - Multiple police agencies were involved in a chase Tuesday morning that began in Tazewell County and ended near the state capital. East Peoria Police says a bulletin was received fr...
Jan 20, 2026 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Manito woman arrested after allegedly stealing funds from elementary school
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - A Manito woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing funds from Spring Lake Elementary School. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office says 54-year-old Patrika Rawlings has b...
Jan 20, 2026 (Tazewell County Sheriff's Office)
East Peoria assisted living facility to soon close
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - An East Peoria nursing home could be shutting down for good as early as next month. 25 News reports that management of Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care sent a letter to res...
Jan 19, 2026 (Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care)
National TV host speaks in Peoria about MLK's legacy, encourages people to fight for his values
PEORIA, Ill. - A network television host told community leaders in Peoria to not shy away from the struggle, as she spoke about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual Dr. Martin Luther Ki...
Jan 19, 2026 Cohost of ABC's "The View" Sunny Hostin speaks at the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
OSF Healthcare names new president
PEORIA, Ill. - OSF Healthcare has named a new president. Sister M. Mikela Meidl was appointed president on Monday. She will take over the role from Michelle Conger, who will be OSF's new CEO after Bob...
Jan 19, 2026 (OSF HealthCare)
Judge in Charlie Kirk case hears request to dismiss prosecution team
Jan 16 (Reuters) - A Utah judge on Friday heard arguments from a lawyer for the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to dismiss the entire prosecution team over an alleged conflict of ...
Jan 17, 2026 Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf presides over a hearing for Tyler Robinson, suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, in Provo, Utah, U.S., on January 16, 2026. Bethany Baker/Pool via REUTERS
PAC supporting Stratton's Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad
Article Summary A new 30-second TV and digital ad highlights Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's status as Gov. JB Pritzker's governing partner and casts her as someone who will "take the fight to Washington ...
Jan 17, 2026 A political action committee supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate campaign launched its first ad this week, though a lapse in federal disclosure requirements briefly grounded the effort. (Screenshot from Illinois Future PAC YouTube video)
Cause of death for infant in rural Chillicothe trailer fire revealed
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - An eight-month-old girl likely died after the start of a trailer fire in rural Chillicothe. That's the ruling from Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood on Friday. Harwood says an ...
Jan 17, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Pedestrian dies in vehicle crash in Washington
WASHINGTON, Ill. - A pedestrian has died after a crash in Washington on Friday night. 25 News reports the crash occurred at around 6:00 P.M. near the intersection of Route 8 and South Summit Drive. Ta...
Jan 17, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
