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U.S. deep freeze disrupts travel and cuts power to 1.5 million ahead of holiday
(Reuters) -More than two-thirds of the U.S. population was under an extreme weather alert on Friday as a deep freeze enveloped much of the country ahead of the holiday weekend, thwarting travel plans,...
Dec 23, 2022 A driver makes their way through a flooded street at high tide during a winter storm in Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S., December 23, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Fire destroyed Chillicothe home
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - No one was injured in a house fire in Chillicothe Thursday evening that saw firefighters battling the blaze and the elements. The fire occurred on North Bradley Street. Firefighter...
Dec 23, 2022 (25 News)
Forget politics, Biden urges Americans to embrace the Christmas spirit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to cast aside the partisan politics that have divided the nation and embrace the caring spirit of the holiday season. In a s...
Dec 22, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a Christmas speech at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 22, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis
State Police: Stay off the highways during winter storm
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - If you don't believe us, maybe you'll believe the Illinois State Police. Given the winter storm now bearing down on us, the State Police is saying if you don't need to go out and d...
Dec 22, 2022 (Illinois Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)
Peoria County working on tough task of clearing roads during winter storm
PEORIA, Ill. - Plow crews in Peoria County will be working around the clock to keep roads as clear as possible during the first winter storm of the season. Amy McLaren is an Engineer with the Peoria C...
Dec 22, 2022 (File-Peoria County)
Police investigating non-criminal shooting death
PEORIA, Ill. - It's not believed to be a homicide at the moment. That's what Peoria Police are saying following a juvenile who was found just before 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the area of Lexington Hills A...
Dec 22, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
U.S. House to vote on $1.66 trillion spending bill on Friday
UPDATED 4:00 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday will vote on a $1.66 trillion government funding bill that provides more money for Ukraine's defense, restricts the ...
Dec 22, 2022 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addresses reporters during a news conference following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., December 20, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Animals die during barn fire in North Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. - No people are injured, but a number of animals are dead following a barn fire in the North Peoria area. That's according to Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins, who says crews from Chil...
Dec 22, 2022 D4E / CC
FTX founder Bankman-Fried released on $250 million bond
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sam Bankman-Fried was released on a $250 million bond package on Thursday while he awaits trial on fraud charges related to the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. Federal prosecu...
Dec 22, 2022 Former FTX chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces fraud charges over the collapse of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, walks from the Manhattan federal court after securing bail in New York City, U.S. December 22, 2022. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Peoria Humane Society provides tips to keep animals warm in winter weather
PEORIA, Ill. - Furry friends will need some help from their human companions during the snow, wind, and cold from this week's winter storm. Peoria Humane Society's Kitty Yanko provided tips on WMBD's ...
Dec 22, 2022 (Peoria Humane Society)
