Category Archives: Top Stories
Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary
TOKYO (Reuters) -Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warnin...
Aug 06, 2022 The Atomic Bomb Dome is seen from the venue holding a ceremony to mark the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 6, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS
Man sentenced to federal prison on child porn charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A North Pekin man will go to prison for six years after allegedly sharing child pornography, and trying to get more of it. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Larry Saal, 54, was sentenced ...
Aug 05, 2022 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Jury awards $45.2 million in punitive damages in Alex Jones Sandy Hook trial
(Reuters) -U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre $45.2 million in punitive damages - on top of $4.1 million in compensator...
Aug 05, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Alex Jones attempts to answer questions about his text messages asked by Mark Bankston, lawyer for Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, during trial at the Travis County Courthouse , Austin, Texas, U.S., August 3, 2022. Briana Sanchez/Pool via REUTERS
Third case of monkeypox reported in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois now has at least three people downstate with cases of monkeypox. A new case was reported Friday. It's also the third case in Champaign county -- this one involving a daycare...
Aug 05, 2022 NIAID / CC
Two arrested for Pekin attempted murder
PEKIN, Ill. - Two people are now in custody in Tazewell County for allegedly beating and attempting to rob an elderly Pekin resident last month. Pekin Police say prosecutors have charged Gage Burgess,...
Aug 05, 2022 (Pekin Police/Tazewell County Jail)
Legendary basketball coach Dick Van Scyoc passes away
PEORIA, Ill. - A legendary Peoria basketball coach for decades has died. 25 News reports Dick Van Scyoc passed away Friday afternoon at the age of 98. Van Scyoc coached basketball in Illinois for more...
Aug 05, 2022 (25 Sports)
COVID-19 cases continue decline in Illinois, spread remains high
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - More new COVID-19 cases are being reported in Illinois, but not at the levels seen in previous weeks. The Illinois Department of Public Health says 93 Illinois counties are now at ...
Aug 05, 2022 (Centers for Disease Control)
State: Voter turnout was 'low' in June primary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - What Peoria County elections officials considered to be pretty close to acceptable voter turnout in the June primary, is what the Illinois State Board of Elections says is low...re...
Aug 05, 2022 Midwest Communications
IDHS moves county jail inmates who need mental health treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Some sheriffs and State's Attorneys in Illinois are declaring a victory, now that inmates with mental health issues will be transferred from county jails to Illinois Department of ...
Aug 05, 2022 (File-Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD)
Peoria man arrested on drug charges
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is jailed after he was caught allegedly trying to sell drugs. Peoria police say Mikeren Turner, 53, faces charges of both Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substa...
Aug 05, 2022
