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Trump, in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump is returning to the U.S. after an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, his first visit to the site of America's longest war. Trump took off earl...
Nov 29, 2019 President Donald Trump speaking to members of the military in a dining facility during a surprise Thanksgiving Day visit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Santa and friends to parade Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- The annual Santa Clause parade will be on Friday, November 29th. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said the parade will begin around 10:00-10:15 a.m. "And the route will be ...
Nov 29, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
ISP troopers rush heart to hospital for transplant
CHICAGO (AP) - A heart transplant recipient is recovering nicely thanks to his doctors and nurses. And two Illinois State Police troopers. In a Thursday news release, the state police say Troopers Dav...
Nov 29, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD
Winds didn't stop balloons at traditional Thanksgiving day parade
NEW YORK - The annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade had no major problems with its big balloons despite windy conditions. The parade kicked off Thursday morning with a performance by the Broadway cast of...
Nov 28, 2019 MWC - PhotoCredit - AP News / FOX Business
Rollover crash injures one
PEORIA, Ill. -- A rollover crash with entrapment kept Peoria emergency crews busy Wednesday night in the 300 block of NE Glen Oak Ave. Firefighters and paramedics responded shortly after 7:30 to the t...
Nov 28, 2019 Midwest Communications
Illinois Senator under investigation for possible bribery resigns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - An Illinois state senator under federal investigation for fraud has resigned his office. In a letter sent Wednesday to the secretary of the senate, Chicago Democrat Martin A. Sando...
Nov 27, 2019 MWC-SHUTTER STOCK - ILLINOIS GENERAL INFO
Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge
PEORIA, Ill. -- With Thanksgiving on the way, unhealthy foods and overeating can be a challenge. Holly Miller, UnityPoint Health diabetes program coordinator, said to not wait to eat until the big mea...
Nov 27, 2019 Midwest Communications
Winds make fighting fire difficult for Peoria crews
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Firefighters dealt with high winds early Wednesday morning while putting out a house fire. Fire broke out around 4 a.m. in the 1100 block of NE Jefferson Street. Flames were see...
Nov 27, 2019
Peoria Heights man sentenced for toddler's 2017 death
PEORIA, Ill. -- A Peoria Heights man has been sentenced to 58 years in prison for the death of his girlfriend's 16-month-old son. In September, Joshua Rutledge was found guilty of first-degree murder ...
Nov 27, 2019 Peoria County Jail
Peoria crews put out garage fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters responded to a call just before 12 a.m. Wednesday from the 2300 block of W. Millman. Crews found a detached garage at the back of a residence on fire. Multiple smal...
Nov 27, 2019 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
