Author Archives: TJ Carson
Peoria Police investigating vehicle hijacking from Wednesday evening
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating a vehicle hijacking incident from Wednesday evening. Authorities say a victim reported that two male suspects wearing masks approached her as she was get...
Apr 06, 2023 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Some turnover in Tazewell County government bodies
PEKIN, Ill. - Government bodies in Tazewell County will be seeing some turnover. The only contested race in Morton was on the school board where four candidates fought for three four-year seats. All o...
Apr 05, 2023 Midwest Communications
Incumbents hold on in Peoria Heights while new faces come to Peoria Park District Board
PEORIA, Ill. - Incumbents on the Peoria Heights Village Board held off a tight race from their only challenger. Elizabeth Khazzam, Sarah DeVore, and Brandon Wisenburg all won re-election. Challenger M...
Apr 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Incumbents win seats on Dunlap School Board
DUNLAP, Ill. - The incumbents received the most votes in the Dunlap School Board race Tuesday. Eight candidates battled for four four-year seats. Tim Wagenbach and Theresa Holshouser won re-election w...
Apr 04, 2023 Midwest Communications
Turnover of numerous seats on boards in Bartonville and Metamora
PEORIA, Ill. - New faces are coming to boards and councils in Bartonville and Metamora. Newcomer Shawn Zachman won a two-year term to the Bartonville Village Board, while Nate Woosley won a four-year ...
Apr 04, 2023 Midwest Communications
New faces coming to Washington's city council and school boards
WASHINGTON, Ill. - New faces are coming to the Washington City Council and school boards. In Ward One, incumbent Lilija Stevens won with 61% of the vote over challenger Shelly Marshall. But in Ward Fo...
Apr 04, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
UPDATE: Peoria School Board President wins re-election
UPDATED 12:02 A.M. 4/5/23 PEORIA, Ill. - The president of the Peoria School Board has defeated a challenger that was removed, and returned, to the ballot. Martha Ross won another five-year term in Dis...
Apr 04, 2023 Midwest Communications
UPDATE - Authorities assessing damage from reported tornado in Fulton County
UPDATED 6:45 a.m. FULTON COUNTY, Ill. -- From the Fulton County EDSA regarding damage from Tuesday night's tornado: Later on this (Wednesday) morning we will provide an update on things within this gr...
Apr 04, 2023 (Mary Shawgo via 25 News)
Man found sleeping in vehicle arrested on weapons charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man was arrested on weapons charges early Monday morning after being found asleep in his vehicle. Peoria Police says they responded to the intersection of Knoxville and Giles j...
Apr 03, 2023 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
EV maker Rivian misses production estimates on supply chain hurdles
(Reuters) - Rivian Automotive Inc on Monday missed first-quarter production estimates as the electric-vehicle maker grappled with supply chain constraints. Calling supply chain hurdles as Rivian's "bi...
Apr 03, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The Rivian name is shown on one of their new electric SUV vehicles in San Diego, U.S., December 16, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Blake
