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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to ...
45m ago A boy stands in his neighbour's apartment in a building damaged by an Israeli strike, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
Rivermen on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Peoria Rivermen are on the brink of elimination in the SPHL's President's Cup playoffs. The Rivermen fell Thursday night 4-2 in Game 3 of the semifinals in Knoxville to the Ice ...
2h ago (Peoria Rivermen)
Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats
Article Summary It's looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a "millionaire tax" on the ballot in November. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said t...
2h ago Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, presents a proposed constitutional amendment to implement a tax on millionaires to the House Revenue and Finance Committee on April 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations
By Rich McKay ATLANTA, April 23 (Reuters) - More than 50 homes and structures were destroyed this week and at least 1,000 others were threatened on Thursday by wildfires in southeast Georgia that sent...
12h ago Smoke rises over U.S. Route 82, as a wildfire continues to burn across Brantley County, in Lulaton, Georgia, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Suspect pleads not guilty in death of Robert Bee Jr.
By: 25 News' Angeles Ponpa and Jason Howell PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Keith Brackett, 48, charged in the death and concealment of a 13-year-old Pekin boy, entered a not guilty plea Thursday. Brackett ap...
14h ago Tazewell County Courthouse (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Regeneron to offer prescriptions at most favored nation prices, Trump says
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Regeneron has agreed to offer prescriptions at most favored nation prices. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by...
16h ago
Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers
Article Summary Data centers' impact on water resources is one of the biggest concerns about the facilities, and it was the main topic of the final hearing about data center regulations in a House com...
20h ago State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, speaks in favor of a megaprojects bill on the Illinois House floor on Aprill 22, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
UPDATE: East Peoria Police Chief reacts to passing of "outstanding" detective
UPDATED 10:20 A.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - East Peoria's Police Chief says the legacy of a recently passed detective is one of "service, kindness, and commitment." Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says...
21h ago (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
US labor market shows no signs of stress yet from Iran war
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits edged up last week, pointing to continued labor market stability in April, though economic uncertainty ...
21h ago FILE PHOTO: A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Peoria Police looking for burglary suspect
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in a recent burglary. The incident occurred at a house in the area of Madison and Wayne on Tuesday. No details about the burgl...
22h ago (Peoria Police Department)
