Author Archives: TJ Carson
Illinois health officials looking to combat a trio of respiratory viruses this fall
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois public health officials are hoping to minimize the chances of what they call a "tri-demic." The season for respiratory virus; such as COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, is near. ...
Sep 17, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
US auto workers strike against Detroit Three enters third day
(Reuters) - The United Auto Workers strike against the Detroit Three automakers is set to enter its third day Sunday with no immediate resolution on the horizon. On Saturday, negotiators for the Unite...
Sep 17, 2023 FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers members hold up strike signs across from the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, U.S., September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
North Korea's Kim heads home after week-long visit to Russia
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was heading home by train on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported, after a week-long visit to Russia that included talks with President Vladimir Puti...
Sep 17, 2023 Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast, as he visits Vladivostok, Russia, September 16, 2023 released by the Korean Central News Agency on September 17, 2023. KCNA via REUTERS
One person taken to hospital after being extracted from vehicle following early Sunday morning crash
PEORIA, Ill. - One person had to be extracted from a vehicle via the "Jaws of Life" after a crash in Peoria early Sunday morning. Peoria Fire says the crash occurred at around 3:12 A.M. in the area of...
Sep 17, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Senior citizens learn emergency preparedness at presentation in Pekin
PEKIN, Ill. - While most people should be prepared for emergency situations such as weather or natural disasters, how everyone approaches it may be different. A presentation held Friday in Pekin betwe...
Sep 15, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
High school students learn about agricultural career opportunities at Illinois Central College expo
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - More than 400 high school students learned about what opportunities are available to them in the agriculture industry and more. Illinois Central College's 5th annual Agriculture, D...
Sep 15, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Cleanup complete at Pekin Township Office building collapse site, next steps to be discussed
PEKIN, Ill. - Discussions will soon begin about the future of what remains of the Pekin Township Office building. The south and west walls of the building on the 400-block of Elizabeth St. collapsed l...
Sep 14, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
IHSA updates transgender policy to approve participation on a case-by-case basis
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois High School Association will now determine on a case-by-case basis the eligibility of transgender student-athletes to participate in its state series events. The chang...
Sep 13, 2023 (Illinois High School Association)
Luncheon in Peoria used to raise awareness of sickle cell disease
PEORIA, Ill. - September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and people in Peoria are looking to spread the word about the disease and its effects. The Centers for Disease Control says sickle cell disease...
Sep 13, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
White House defends U.S.-Iran prisoner swap deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday defended a U.S.-Iran prisoner swap deal that has drawn criticism from Republicans, saying Iran gets no U.S. sanctions relief from the deal. The Unit...
Sep 13, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The Iranian and U.S. flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
