Category Archives: Top Stories
Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) - The suspect charged with storming a security checkpoint and firing a shotgun near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday mocked...
May 02, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Members of the media work near the Washington Hilton hotel, where a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 26, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
Opening Day for Peoria's Lou's Drive-In
PEORIA, Ill. - Saturday is opening day for a Peoria institution known for its homemade root beer, hot dogs and hot-buttered popcorn. Lou's Drive-In, near the corner of N. Knoxville and Lake Avenues ha...
May 02, 2026 Lou's Drive-In is located at 4229 N. Knoxville Avenue in Peoria, IL. (Lou's Facebook page)
Fire in Peoria Friday evening displaces one
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire in Peoria Friday evening caused $50,000.00 damage and displaced one resident. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Maroney says crews were called around 5:30 p.m. to a home in the 1200 bloc...
May 02, 2026 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Trump gives Spirit final rescue proposal as airline prepares shutdown
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the White House had given Spirit Airlines and its creditors a final proposal to try to rescue the bankrupt airline, even as the budg...
May 01, 2026 FILE PHOTO: A Spirit Airlines flight arrives at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Article Summary The state Board of Education says it needs a more accurate count of low-income students as participation in federal assistance programs declines. Changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibili...
May 01, 2026 Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Two teenagers injured after crashing alleged stolen motor vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - An early morning joyride Friday morning in Peoria led to a crash and two teenage boys injuries. Police say a stolen vehicle was spotted northbound on Gale just before 6:15 A.M., and spe...
May 01, 2026 Peoria Police Department
Trump says he's not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal for talks
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/CAIRO, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister ...
May 01, 2026 A view of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Trio arrested after alleged altercation at Peoria Burger King location
PEORIA, Ill. - Three teenage employees of a Peoria Burger King were arrested after an alleged altercation in the business, with one allegedly having a firearm. Peoria Police says officers responded to...
May 01, 2026
Peoria set to seal Centennial Time Capsule next week
PEORIA, Ill. - The City of Peoria presented a proclamation commemorating the placement of a Centennial Time Capsule at the City Council meeting earlier this week. The time capsule will be placed into ...
May 01, 2026 (City of Peoria)
Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker
By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy April 30 (Reuters) - Rivian said on Thursday it will get up to a $4.5 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, about $2 billion lower than previously approved, ...
May 01, 2026 Rivian R2 is showcased at the company's first Autonomy and AI Day showcasing developments in self-driving technology, in Palo Alto, California, U.S., December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
