Category Archives: Top Stories
One year since Knox County Sheriffs Deputy died in the line of duty
Apr 28, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Photo via Facebook)
OSF HealthCare marks 'Jump Trading and Simulation's' 10th anniversary
PEORIA, Ill. - The arm of Peoria's OSF HealthCare that works on advancing health care technology and education is hitting a milestone. OSF's "Jump Trading and Simulation" -- done with the University o...
Apr 28, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Montana transgender legislator silenced after 'blood on your hands' comment
(Reuters) - Montana statehouse Republicans on Wednesday silenced Democratic transgender legislator Zooey Zephyr from floor debates for breaking decorum after she said lawmakers who backed a ban on gen...
Apr 28, 2023 Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr leaves the House chamber after a motion to bar her passed, at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Montana, U.S. April 26, 2023. Rep. Zephyr will still be able to vote on bills remotely. REUTERS/Mike Clark
Ameren encouraging people to call 811 before outside projects
PEORIA, Ill. - Spring means outdoor projects around the house can get underway, but a local utility wants people to be safe while doing it. Ameren is encouraging people to call 811 to locate undergrou...
Apr 28, 2023 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 1003. WMBD)
UPDATE: Russia kills 25 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months
UPDATED 3:18 P.M. UMAN, Ukraine/KYIV (Reuters) - Russia hurled missiles at cities across Ukraine as people slept on Friday, killing at least 25 civilians in the first large-scale air strikes in nearly...
Apr 28, 2023 An aerial view shows a residential building heavily damaged by a Russian missile, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Uman, Cherkasy region, Ukraine April 28, 2023. REUTERS/Yan Dobronosov
Legislation in Springfield addresses ongoing teacher shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- State lawmakers are working on legislation to further address the teacher shortage in Illinois. The problem is serious, especially in hard to staff areas, supporters say. A bill f...
Apr 28, 2023 Montse PB / CC
NFL-Panthers take quarterback Young first in NFL Draft
(Reuters) - Carolina selected 2021 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young first overall in the NFL Draft on Thursday while Houston took signal caller C.J. Stroud second and traded up nine spot...
Apr 28, 2023 Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Alabama quarterback Bryce Young on stage after he was drafted first overall by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Three killed when U.S. Army helicopters collide in Alaska
(Reuters) -Three U.S. Army pilots were killed and one was injured in Alaska on Thursday when two Apache helicopters returning from a training mission collided in flight, the 11th Airborne Division of ...
Apr 28, 2023 Ian Dick / CC
Jobs up, unemployment down, in Peoria area
Apr 27, 2023 Got Credit / CC
Self-described Galesburg philanthropist, entrepreneur announces run for Congress
GALESBURG, Ill. - Seventeenth District Congressman Eric Sorensen only been in office since January for his first term. Now, he already has an opponent in next year's election. Galesburg-based philanth...
Apr 27, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Estrada Global Foundation)
