Author Archives: TJ Carson
Biden plans Philadelphia swing-state union backdrop for budget proposal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to unveil his upcoming budget proposal to Congress with unusual fanfare on Thursday, holding a campaign-style event intended to trumpet an economi...
Mar 06, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic priorities at a Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) training center in DeForest, Wisconsin, U.S. February 8, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
U.S. CFPB's bid to curb late credit card fees faces strong opposition
(Reuters) - A U.S. consumer watchdog's proposal to slash late fees on credit cards is facing a rough road ahead as lenders gear up for what could turn out to be a fierce battle with the agency, indust...
Mar 06, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Peoria Police arrest Galesburg man on weapon and traffic charges
PEORIA, Ill. - Police says a Galesburg man was arrested Thursday night in Peoria after a vehicle crash and foot chase. PPD Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers attempted a traffic stop just after 10...
Mar 04, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
COVID-19 levels unchanged from last week
CHICAGO, Ill. - The risk of COVID-19 in the Peoria-area remains unchanged from last week. Peoria and Tazewell Counties remain at medium spread level. Woodford County is still at a low level of risk. T...
Mar 04, 2023 (Centers for Disease Control)
State legislators proposing bills to improve literacy and add new courses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois legislators are proposing bills to change how certain subjects are taught, and to add new courses. One goal for this year is to improve reading and writing skills among Il...
Mar 04, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Park District receives state grant to buy land
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District is hopeful to complete the puzzle of gaps on one of its trail systems. The district is receiving a $255,000 state OSLAD grant for the propose of acquiring 40 ac...
Mar 04, 2023 (Peoria Park District)
Actor Tom Sizemore, known for tough-guy roles and scandal, dead at 61
(Reuters) -Actor Tom Sizemore, known as much for his struggles with drug addiction and run-ins with the law as for his tough-guy roles in such films as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down," die...
Mar 04, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Actor Tom Sizemore attends the premiere of the film "The Expendables 3" in Los Angeles August 11, 2014. REUTERS/Phil McCarten
Biden, Scholz discuss Ukraine support, possible Chinese weapons to Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks on Friday focused on the war in Ukraine and shared concerns that China may provide weapons to Russia as its ...
Mar 03, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden is welcomed by Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he arrives for the start of the G7 Summit at Elmau Castle, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany June 26, 2022. Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS
Former PPS employee arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with minor
PEORIA, Ill. - A 20-year-old Peoria woman was arrested Thursday on charges related to an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Peoria Police on February 17th responded to the area of West Lake and ...
Mar 03, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Peoria County monitoring norovirus cases
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Health Department says their monitoring norovirus cases. The department says outbreaks have been increasing in Peoria County and the Midwest. It's referred to as a "st...
Mar 03, 2023 (Peoria County Health Department)
