Author Archives: TJ Carson
OSF announces first baby born in 2026 to parents from La Rose
PEORIA, Ill. - A pair of La Rose parents welcomed their little rosebud as the first baby of 2026 at OSF Saint Francis. OSF says Baby boy Emmett was born at 1:29 A.M. Thursday to parents Levi and Sydne...
Jan 01, 2026 (OSF Healthcare)
US federal workers challenge Trump policy on gender-affirming care
Jan 1 (Reuters) - A group of federal government employees on Thursday filed a class action complaint against President Donald Trump's administration over a new policy that will eliminate coverage for ...
Jan 01, 2026 FILE PHOTO: People hold pro-trans signs after a hearing in the multi-state lawsuit over President Trump's order ending all federal funding or support for healthcare that aids gender transitions for people younger than 19, outside a courthouse in Seattle, Washington, U.S., February 28, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder/File Photo
Arson damages South Peoria home on New Year's Eve
PEORIA, Ill. - Arson is being blamed for a New Year's Eve fire at a South Peoria house. Peoria Fire says crews were called to the area of Jefferson and Greenlawn at around 9:00 P.M. Crews went through...
Jan 01, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
One injured in New Year's Even crash on I-74 in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. - One person was taken to a local hospital after a crash on Interstate 74 Wednesday night. Illinois State Police says the two-vehicle crash occurred just after 6:45 P.M. in the w...
Jan 01, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria teens arrested in Bloomington after allegedly stealing vehicle
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Three Peoria teenagers were arrested in McLean County early Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing a vehicle. Bloomington Police says just after 1:15 A.M., officers responded t...
Dec 31, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but he added in his social media ...
Dec 31, 2025 FILE PHOTO: National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Man ordered to remain in jail after allegedly attacking ex-girlfriend in Bellevue and stealing firearm
PEORIA, Ill. - A man has been ordered to remain in jail following his alleged role in a home invasion at his ex-girlfriend's place in Bellevue this past summer. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Of...
Dec 31, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Trump administration freezes child day care payments to Minnesota
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Republican President Donald Trump's administration has announced a freeze on child day care payments to Democratic-led Minnesota, ramping up what the state's governor had characteri...
Dec 31, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz looks on during a House Oversight Committee hearing with U.S. governors about state policies regarding undocumented migrants, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Man ordered detained after alleged robbery of teenager in Central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday for Armed Robbery in connection to robbing a teen at gunpoint earlier this year in Central Peoria. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says...
Dec 31, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
PPS Superintendent finalists revealed before town halls next week
PEORIA, Ill. - The two finalists for the Peoria Public Schools superintendent job have connections to the school district. PPS Board President Doctor Gregory Wilson confirmed the finalists are Dr. Ren...
Dec 31, 2025 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
