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U.S. agency warns that truckers' protest could disrupt Super Bowl - CNN
(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned law enforcement agencies that a convoy of truckers protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates could affect this weekend's Super Bowl i...
Feb 10, 2022 Protestors block the last entrance to the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, effectively shutting it down as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada February 9, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Pedestrian struck and killed in Washington
UPDATED 12:42 P.M. WASHINGTON, Ill. -- A man was killed Wednesday evening in Washington when he was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street, according to police. Tazewell County Coroner Charles ...
Feb 10, 2022 (25 News)
Police arrest suspect in New Year's Day homicides in Peoria, makes court appearance
UPDATED 1:35 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have arrested a man accused of killing two women in separate shootings in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Police had been searching for Rober...
Feb 10, 2022 (25 News)
NFL 'falling short' on racial diversity among coaches, says Goodell
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Reuters) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday said the league is falling short in its efforts to create greater racial diversity among its coaching ranks and that he bears ...
Feb 09, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Jan 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a press conference before Super Bowl LIV at Hilton Downtown. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Teen arrested in fatal stabbing only facing Mob Action charge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man who was originally arrested on a murder charge for a fatal stabbing earlier this week only faces a charge of Mob Action at the moment. Court records indicate Damony Thompso...
Feb 09, 2022 (Peoria County Jail)
National Archives asks DOJ to probe Trump's handling of records -Wash Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Archives and Records Administration has asked the Justice Department to investigate former President Donald Trump's handling of White House records, the Washington ...
Feb 09, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during his first post-presidency campaign rally at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, Ohio, U.S., June 26, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
One dead after Route 9 accident east of Mackinaw
MACKINAW, Ill. - Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower says one person is dead following an accident late Wednesday morning. Our news partner 25 News reports the crash happened east of Mackinaw near Rout...
Feb 09, 2022 Midwest Communications
Police arrest man after East Bluff drug search
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say they've arrested a man on drug charges, and have taken some alleged methamphetamine off the streets. Police say a search warrant was conducted at a home Tuesday mornin...
Feb 09, 2022 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Pritzker to lift indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28
UPDATED 3:12 p.m. CHICAGO, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker says he's lifting the state's indoor mask mandate everywhere but schools by the end of the month, if COVID-19 metrics continue moving in the righ...
Feb 09, 2022 State of Illinois/Illinois Information Service
East Peoria PD blocks off neighborhood street after reported standoff
PEORIA, Ill. -- East Peoria Police have reportedly been investigating in a neighborhood along East Sheen Avenue since making contact with and detaining a person there earlier Wednesday. Neighbors noti...
Feb 09, 2022 Midwest Communications
