Author Archives: TJ Carson
UPDATE: Florida Governor DeSantis to enter 2024 race in Twitter event with Musk
UPDATED 4:38 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose impassioned battles over pandemic lockdowns and divisive cultural issues have endeared him to conservatives, will announce...
May 23, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers a speech at The Heritage Foundation's 50th anniversary Leadership Summit at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, M.D., U.S., April 21, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
US issues fresh North Korea sanctions on 'illicit' IT workforce
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to thousands of IT workers, many operating in China and Russia, whose labors allegedly help fund weapons ...
May 23, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. and North Korean national flags are seen at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Illinois Attorney General releases report on child sex abuse by Catholic clergy
CHICAGO, Ill. - A multi-year investigation into child sex abuse by Catholic clergy in Illinois revealed nearly 2,000 children were victims. The 700-page report released Tuesday by Illinois Attorney Ge...
May 23, 2023 (Illinois Attorney General via Facebook)
US new home sales soar to 13-month high in April
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes jumped to a 13-month high in April, boosted by a persistent shortage of previously owned houses on the market, though sales for the prior m...
May 23, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A "sold" sign is seen outside of a recently purchased home in Washington, U.S., July 7, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
Greater Peoria Honor Flight takes off spring version Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Veterans will be taking to the skies on Tuesday from Peoria to Washington D.C. to remember those that served with them. Tuesday is the day the Greater Peoria Honor Flight will be taking...
May 23, 2023 (Greater Peoria Honor Flight)
Man arrested early Sunday morning on weapons charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A man formerly of Peoria was arrested early Sunday morning on weapons charges in the downtown area. Peoria Police says officers conducted a security check in the parking lot of a busine...
May 22, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Disney dismisses idea of building miniparks in US
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co on Monday dismissed the idea of building miniparks in the United States, saying the media company would instead spend on its major theme parks and cruise ships. "Focusing on...
May 22, 2023 FILE PHOTO: People gather ahead of the "Festival of Fantasy" parade at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Gabriel Iglesias part of trio of shows announced by Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. - Stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias is coming back to Peoria. Iglesias will be bringing his "Don't Worry Be Fluffy" Tour to the Civic Center's Arena on October 28th. This will be his 4th...
May 22, 2023 UNC - CFC - USFK / CC
Peoria City falls in season opener at Shea Stadium
PEORIA, Ill. - The second season of Peoria City got off to a disappointing start at home. The Carps fell 3-2 to St. Charles F.C. Saturday night at Shea Stadium, after leading 2-1 at the half. Peoria N...
May 21, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Washington quiet as debt ceiling deadline inches closer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House and Republican congressional negotiators on raising the federal $31.4 trillion debt ceiling were quiet on Saturday after meetings on Friday failed and President Joe ...
May 20, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) arrives for a portrait unveiling ceremony for former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 17, 2023. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
