Category Archives: Local News
U.S. Capitol Police quickly overwhelmed by 'insurrectionists' on Jan. 6, acting chief says
(Reuters) - U.S. Capitol Police were aware of the possibility of violence from armed extremists when the Capitol was attacked by supporters of former President Donald Trump, but quickly became overwhe...
Feb 25, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump cover their faces to protect from tear gas during a clash with police officers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
Rollover crash in Rome leaves two injured
ROME, Ill. -- Two people were hospitalized after being thrown from a pickup truck in a rollover accident Wednesday night in Rome. A Peoria County Sheriff Lieutenant told news partner 25 News the crash...
Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Local COVID roundup 2/24: no new deaths again
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department on Wednesday reported for the second day in a row no new deaths in the area related to COVID-19. Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford combined for 61...
Feb 24, 2021 Midwest Communications
Ardis gives last 'State of the City' update
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis on Wednesday delivered his final "State of the City" address, but it was more of an optimistic projection of the city's future than a sentimental reflection of t...
Feb 24, 2021 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
Gov. Pritzker, Peoria area leaders discuss police and criminal justice reform bill
PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was in Peoria Wednesday with area leaders to discuss the controversial police and criminal justice reform bill, HB 3653, signed earlier this week. When disc...
Feb 24, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
State COVID roundup 2/24: new case count just over 2k
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- 2,022 people between Tuesday and Wednesday throughout Illinois tested positive for COVID-19. 44 Illinoisans during that time died. 1,511 virus patients as of Tuesday night were in...
Feb 24, 2021 Midwest Communications
Madigan's successor Kodatt resigns
CHICAGO, Ill. - Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt - handpicked to succeed former Rep. Mike Madigan - resigned Wednesday, just three days after his appointment. Madigan, the longest-serving lawmaker in Illinoi...
Feb 24, 2021 (25 News)
Illinois to expand Phase 1B vaccine eligibility Thursday
SPRINGFIELD,Ill. -- The number of people in Illinois eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B expands this week. The change is expected to go into effect Thursday, Feb. 25, allowing those with...
Feb 24, 2021 Midwest Communications
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine effective, safe: FDA staff
(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff said in documents published on Wednesday, paving the ...
Feb 24, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Johnson & Johnson logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
U.S. House plans vote on COVID-19 aid bill on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Friday on legislation to provide $1.9 trillion in new coronavirus relief, Representative Steny Hoyer, the chamber's No. 2 Democrat...
Feb 24, 2021 FILE PHOTO: People walk past protective fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol, as the sun sets in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2021. REUTERS/Al Drago
