Category Archives: Top Stories
Trump tightens control over 50,000 federal workers
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its overhaul of the U.S. government's civil service system, according to a government statement, giving t...
Feb 05, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
Huge 'Ghost' tour makes a stop at the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. - Hardcore fans started lining up in the cold before dawn on Thursday outside the Peoria Civic Center Box Office. "It's the biggest production that the (Peoria) Civic Center has had since...
Feb 05, 2026 Ghost is bringing its Skeletour World Tour to the Peoria Civic Center in February (Photo: Peoria Civic Center)
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, likely boosted by snowstorms across much of the country,...
Feb 05, 2026 An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Statewide partnership with Ring builds on existing program at Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse
By Imani McClay PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a statewide partnership with Amazon's Ring and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide securi...
Feb 05, 2026 voronaman / Depositphotos.com
'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie pleads for safe return of missing mother
By Erica Stapleton and Steve Gorman TUCSON, Arizona, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Popular U.S. morning news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video message on Wednesday addressing anyone who might be holding her ...
Feb 05, 2026 A notice circulated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona , U.S. February 1, 2026. Pima County Sheriff’s Office/Handout via REUTERS
Olympics-Curling-Mixed doubles competition gets Milano Cortina Games rolling
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The mixed doubles curling competition took centre stage on Wednesday as the action at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics started two days before the Opening...
Feb 04, 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 1 - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 04, 2026 General view during the mixed doubles round robin match REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Peoria High basketball coach released from jail on conditions after arrest for allegedly soliciting a minor
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria High School's boys' basketball coach has been formally charged by prosecutors for allegedly trying to solicit a minor. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 41-year-ol...
Feb 04, 2026 Daniel Ruffin mugshot (Peoria County Jail Records)
Hearing regarding restraining order on Par-A-Dice project to not take place before IGB vote Thursday
PEORIA, Ill. - Thursday's potential vote by the Illinois Gaming Board on the proposed new Par-A-Dice facility may not be the final word on it. The city of Peoria is seeking a temporary restraining ord...
Feb 04, 2026 (Illinois Gaming Board)
Peoria County delays early voting, Tazewell and Woodford Counties to start Thursday
PEORIA, Ill. - Early voting starts Thursday across Illinois, but not in Peoria County. In an announcement on Wednesday, Election Commission Executive Director Elizabeth Gannon announced that early vot...
Feb 04, 2026 A sign indicates one of the polling locations in Morton, at Community United Church of Christ, on Election Day 2025. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man accused of shooting Peoria County Sheriff's deputy to stay in jail
PEORIA, Ill. - The man accused of shooting and injuring a Peoria County Sheriff's deputy must remain in jail until trial. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says a judge ordered 51-year-old L...
Feb 04, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
