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U.S. weekly jobless claims fall for second straight week; layoffs tumble in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while layoffs declined sharply in February, indicating that the labor mark...
Mar 03, 2022 FILE PHOTO: People line up outside a newly reopened career center for in-person appointments in Louisville, U.S., April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Amira Karaoud/File Photo
U.S. Capitol riot panel says Trump may have engaged in 'criminal conspiracy'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday said former President Donald Trump may have engaged in criminal conduct in his...
Mar 03, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump points out to supporters as he leaves the stage after speaking during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 26, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Peoria's Bishop Jenky retires on 75th birthday
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bishop Daniel Jenky is retiring after 20 years, opening the doors for the Diocese of Peoria's ninth bishop. 25 News reports that Pope Francis officially accepted Bishop Jenky's resigna...
Mar 03, 2022 (25 News)
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says defense lines holding against Russian attacks
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukraine's defense lines were holding against the Russian attack, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his latest video on Thursday, adding there had been no respite in Mosco...
Mar 03, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy talks during an interview with Reuters after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, March 1, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
Fights at BU follow high school basketball game
PEORIA, Ill. -- Fights broke out Wednesday night after a high school basketball playoff game in Peoria. Officers from at least three police department responded to Bradley University's Renaissance Col...
Mar 03, 2022 (25 News viewer photo)
Public asked to help deputies and U.S. Marshals locate alleged sexual predator
PEORIA, Ill. -- Residents were being asked to help track down an alleged sexual predator who is now being treated as a fugitive from justice. The initial alert was issued shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesd...
Mar 02, 2022 (Peoria County Sheriffs Department)
Peoria Chiefs to 'PLAY BALL!' despite MLB lockout
PEORIA, Ill. - Major League Baseball may not have a season as of yet because of the lockout, but Minor League Baseball will. That includes the Peoria Chiefs, which start up about a month from now. And...
Mar 02, 2022 Peoria Chiefs
East Peoria leaders approve two more short term rental businesses
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- There will be two more short term rental businesses coming to East Peoria, bringing more steady growth to a more recent evolution in the lodging business. On Tuesday night, East P...
Mar 02, 2022 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
CityLink route and schedule changes begin this Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. - After years of work, and delays in implementation due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, CityLink is making route and schedule changes starting this Sunday. The highlights: more frequent...
Mar 02, 2022 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Canton man gets five years in prison on Child Porn-related charge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Canton man is going to federal prison for the statutory minimum after pleading guilty last October to a Child Pornography-related charge. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Peoria says a j...
Mar 02, 2022 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
