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Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery
Update: Jimmy Carter's spokeswoman says the former president is recovering at Emory University Hospital following surgery to relieve pressure from bleeding on his brain. Deanna Congileo says there wer...
Nov 12, 2019 FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2019, file photo former President Jimmy Carter acknowledges a student who's question has been picked for him to answer during an annual Carter Town Hall held at Emory University in Atlanta. Carter has been hospitalized after a fall at his home in Plains, Ga. A statement from The Carter Center says Carter suffered "a minor pelvic fracture" on Monday, Oct. 21 but remains in good spirits and looks forward to recovering at home. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
PPS approves 2-year contract with Quest
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Quest Charter Academy will have another chance to prove itself to Peoria Public Schools. The PPS school district unanimously approved a probationary two-year contract Monday n...
Nov 12, 2019
ISP: Take it slow on dangerous roads
PEORIA, Ill. -- A taste of winter hit the Peoria area Monday with snow in the morning and slick roads in the evening. Illinois State Police spokesperson Haylie Polistina said to remember to slow down ...
Nov 11, 2019 Midwest Communications
Snowfighters out treating the roads Monday night
PEORIA, Ill. -- After several hours of snow Monday morning, Peoria snowfighters are out in force keeping an eye on the roads and watching for refreezing. Sie Maroon with Peoria Public Works said they ...
Nov 11, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Lobbying by sitting Illinois lawmakers under scrutiny
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A federal bribery charge against an Illinois legislator has led to questions about whether lawmakers be allowed to lobby other units of government. Illinois like most states ...
Nov 11, 2019
One plane in Chicago slides off the runway, hundreds of flights canceled
CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) -- Snowfall in the Midwest is taking its toll on air travel in Chicago as one plane trying to land at O'Hare International Airport slid off the runway. The city's aviation departmen...
Nov 11, 2019 Midwest Communications
Woman dies after being found unresponsive at Tazewell County Jail
PEKIN, Ill. -- A woman died Sunday after being found unresponsive in her jail cell at the Tazewell County Jail, according to authorities. Sarah Seybold, 41, was found unresponsive at about 8:15 p.m. S...
Nov 11, 2019
Peoria Snow Fighters out in force as snow continues to fall
PEORIA, Ill. -- The City of Peoria Snow Fighters hit the streets Monday morning around 8 a.m. Sie Maroon, Assistant Public Works Director, said the initial snowfall melted as it hit the ground. But, w...
Nov 11, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley (file)
Peoria home destroyed by fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Fire destroyed a Peoria home early Monday morning, leaving a man and his dog homeless. The call came in around 4:00 a.m. from the 1500 block of W. Greenlawn Street. Battalion Chief Nat...
Nov 11, 2019 25 News
Collins: Up to 3 inches of snow on the way
PEORIA, Ill. -- The National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Peoria area that will remain in effect through 2 p.m. Monday. News partner 25 News Chief ...
Nov 11, 2019 Midwest Communications
