Category Archives: Local News
Officers seize more than 1,300 grams of cannabis, 3 weapons during search in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police Wednesday searched a residence in the 2200 block of N. Linn at approximately 7:45 p.m as part of a narcotics investigation. According to police, officers seized 1,350 gra...
Aug 13, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
New Illinois law prevents hair discrimination in schools
CHICAGO -- A new Illinois law signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker prevents hair discrimination in school dress codes. The bill prohibits school uniform and dress code policies from restricting hairstyle...
Aug 13, 2021 Midwest Communications
Illinois sees increase of 21,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- On average, the state of Illinois added more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in the last week. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 21,334 new cas...
Aug 13, 2021 Midwest Communications
Taliban tighten grip on Afghanistan as all eyes turn to capital Kabul
KABUL (Reuters) -Taliban insurgents tightened their grip on Afghanistan on Friday, seizing the second- and third-biggest cities and raising fears that an assault on the capital Kabul could be just day...
Aug 13, 2021 People gather on the street as Taliban fighters stand guard on main road intersection in city of Ghazni, Afghanistan in this screen grab taken from a video released by the Taliban on August 12, 2021. Taliban Handout/via REUTERS
Moderate U.S. House Democrats add to division over Biden agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nine moderate Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives threatened on Friday to withhold support from a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that represents one of President Joe ...
Aug 13, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the US Capitol is seen as Senators work to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
Update: Two escape house fire in Hanna City
UPDATE 8:10 A.M. Two women and their dogs escaped a house fire in Hanna City Friday morning. Logan-Trivoli Fire Chief David Tuttle told news partner 25 News that crews were called to a home in the 120...
Aug 13, 2021 (25 News)
U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc for people with compromised immune systems. A few other coun...
Aug 13, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Pulmonology physician Catherine Wentowski, treats a patient who has coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, U.S., August 10, 2021. REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn
Center for Prevention of Abuse prepping for annual Duck Race
PEORIA, Ill. -- It's the longest-running race of its kind. Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse is preparing 30,000 rubber ducks to compete in their 33rd Annual Duck Race next weekend. The Center's...
Aug 13, 2021 (Center for Prevention of Abuse)
Peoria Police make arrest in July 31 homicide
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have made an arrest following a homicide on July 31 at 9:14 a.m. Police were able to identify 29-year-old Rodney Herron as a suspect in the incident before taking him int...
Aug 12, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
San Francisco becomes second U.S. city to mandate vaccines for bars, gyms
(Reuters) -San Francisco announced on Thursday that proof of full vaccination would be required for entry to restaurants, gyms and other indoor venues, aiming to curb a new wave of COVID infections th...
Aug 12, 2021 REUTERS/Stephen Lam
