Category Archives: Top Stories
Drought on a downward trend in the Peoria-area after latest update
PEORIA, Ill. - Drought is decreasing in the Peoria-area. Thursday's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that all of Peoria and Woodford Counties, and nearly all of Tazewell County are at modera...
Jul 13, 2023 (National Weather Service)
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in US
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill, paving the way for millions of women in the country to purchase birth control witho...
Jul 13, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Birds are seen on the logo of generic drugmaker Perrigo Co outside their new factory in the city of Yeruham, in southern Israel March 2, 2016. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
US Secret Service says it ends White House cocaine probe, no suspect identified
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service said on Thursday it had concluded its investigation into cocaine found at the White House and said it had been unable to identify a suspect. The cocaine ...
Jul 13, 2023 A general view of the West Wing of the White House, where over the Fourth of July holiday weekend cocaine was discovered in an entry area where visitors place electronics and other belongings before taking tours, in Washington, U.S. July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, indicating that the labor market remains tight even as job growth is slowing. In...
Jul 13, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Hollywood actors poised to strike and join writers on picket lines
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Negotiators for Hollywood's actors union unanimously recommended a strike after talks with studios broke down, setting the stage for performers to join writers on picket lines a...
Jul 13, 2023 Striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) members walk the picket line as SAG-AFTRA union announced it had agreed to a 'last-minute request' by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for federal mediation, but it refused to again extend its existing labor contract past the 11:59 p.m. Wednesday negotiating deadline, in New York City, U.S., July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Tornadoes touch down near Chicago, disrupting air traffic
(Reuters) -Tornadoes and thunderstorms battered the greater Chicago area on Wednesday, temporarily forcing O'Hare and Midway airports to halt all air traffic, officials said, as tornado sirens echoed ...
Jul 13, 2023 A view of a possible tornado in Westchester, Illinois, U.S., July 12, 2023 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Paul Schilmm/WEATHER TRAKER /TMX/via REUTERS
Police talk with people living on boat where dogs were found. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Fon du Lac Park Police say they've spoken with the people living on the boat where seven dogs were found unattended July 5th. One of the dogs was dead and the remaining six we...
Jul 13, 2023 (25 News)
West Peoria honors those who saved lives during the Edgewood Apartments fire
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - A number of people are being honored for saving lives during the fire several weeks ago in West Peoria that otherwise destroyed an apartment complex. Police, sheriffs deputies, and...
Jul 12, 2023 (25 News)
Peoria is considering developing a Riverfront Park. Here are the next steps
PEORIA, Ill. - Plans for a new park on Peoria's Riverfront appear to be moving forward. The City Council will hear plans for the park at its July 25th meeting. The proposal plans to add numerous attra...
Jul 12, 2023 (City of Peoria)
As Illinois sets a hotel revenue record, a local tourism expert says success is seen in the Peoria area, too
PEORIA, Ill. - The announcement that state hotel revenues in the 2023 fiscal year set a record that was made the year before the COVID-19 pandemic started is music to one local official's ears. More t...
Jul 12, 2023 (Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau)
