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Trump says US faces 'economic disaster' if Supreme Court rules against tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States faced an economic and national security disaster if the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers la...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 A U.S. flag flies in front of cranes at the Conley Container Terminal, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Darren Bailey to stay in race for Governor after tragic helicopter crash
After the loss of his son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash in Montana around two weeks ago, former state senator and state representative Darren Bailey alongside his wife ...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 Darren Bailey Facebook Page

MLB, sportsbooks limit pitch-specific bets after players charged in bet-rigging scheme
(Reuters) -Major League Baseball and its sportsbook partners moved to limit pitch-level wagering on Monday, a day after two players for the Cleveland Guardians were charged in a scheme to rig bets on ...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 Jun 4, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz (45) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Peoria Man Charged with Home Invasion, Domestic Battery
A Peoria man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacking her over the weekend. Andre D. Johnson, 41, was charged with home invasion and domestic battery foll...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025

New Chemical Plant to Open Along Illinois River in Peoria
A new chemical manufacturing facility will soon begin operations on Peoria's south side. 25 News reports that Viridis Industrial Chemistry will operate along the Illinois River next to the former BioU...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 Viridis Industrial Chemistry

Illinois Lawmakers React to Senate Vote on Government Shutdown
The record-long government shutdown may be coming to an end after a Senate vote Sunday. 25 News reports the Senate voted 60-40 on a deal that would potentially end the shutdown. Eight Democrats joined...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 25 NEWS

Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote - again
Article Summary Illinois' Dick Durbin was one of eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate to support a plan on Sunday night to reopen the federal government. The plan angered many top Illinois Democrats suc...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

US Senate compromise sets stage for end to government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end this week after a compromise that would restore federal funding cleared an initial Senate hurdle late on Sunday, though ...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 A member of security walks down the U.S. Capitol steps after the U.S. Senate advances a bill to end the government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Three Days Grace announces 2026 stop at Peoria Civic Center
Rock giants Three Days Grace will bring their Alienation World Tour to Peoria next year. The multi-platinum Canadian band will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on November 3, 2026. I Prevail a...
Caleb Kelch Nov 10, 2025 Peoria Civic Center

US food aid benefits for 42 million hang on legal battles, shutdown
BOSTON (Reuters) -The availability of food aid for 42 million low-income Americans this month remained in question on Monday as legal wrangling over the benefits continued even as lawmakers take steps...
TJ Carson Nov 10, 2025 A sign for food stamps, as the U.S. President Donald Trump administration said it plans on Monday to partially fund food aid for millions of Americans after two judges ruled it must use contingency funds to pay for the benefits in November during the government shutdown, outside a grocery story in Baldwin, New York, U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton


