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Biden says 'Build Back Better' bill will be passed within a week
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he expected his "Build Back Better" legislation to be passed within a week's time. "I am confident that the House is going to pass this bill. ...
Nov 17, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden shakes a person's hand after delivering remarks on infrastructure construction projects from the NH 175 bridge across the Pemigewasset River in Woodstock, New Hampshire, U.S., November 16, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Jury in Rittenhouse murder trial to deliberate for second day
KENOSHA, Wis. (Reuters) - The jury in the Wisconsin murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse will deliberate for a second day on Wednesday, attempting to reach a consensus on whether to convict or acquit the ...
Nov 17, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Kyle Rittenhouse sits next to the tumbler that he will use to select the jurors who will not participate in deliberations during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S., November 16, 2021. Sean Krajacic/Pool via REUTERS
Loyola-Chicago leaving Missouri Valley Conference in 2022
Peoria, Ill -- Loyola-Chicago has announced it is leaving the Missouri Valley Conference next year. Reports across social media confirm the program will move over to the Atlantic-10 conference, starti...
Nov 16, 2021 From Missouri Valley Conference
Chillicothe residents opposed to private project that would allow barge parking on Illinois River; marina owner gives his side
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - A group that was quickly formed claims the City of Chillicothe is "one-hundred percent against" a proposed private project that they claim would negatively impact the city. The pro...
Nov 16, 2021 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Arrest made after suspected arson fire in Peoria
Peoria, Ill -- A man is now under arrest, accused of setting fire to a Peoria apartment complex early this week. Peoria Police say they have 34-year-old George E. Love in custody. Investigators believ...
Nov 16, 2021 (25 News)
Organizers announce drive-up hours for East Peoria Festival of Lights static display
Peoria, Ill -- We're learning about this year's drive-up hours the East Peoria Festival of Lights static displays. According to a news release, the Folepi's Winter Wonderland drive-thru display will o...
Nov 16, 2021 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
Paratransit and rural transit arms of GPMTD looking for drivers
PEORIA, Ill. - You don't even need to have a CDL in order to become a driver for parts the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District. As new drivers for the "CityLift" and "CountyLink" portions of the syst...
Nov 16, 2021 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Firefighters get training on dealing with live power lines
PEORIA, Ill. - A training provided to Peoria firefighters may be as important now as it's ever been. Firefighters Tuesday were being shown through Ameren how to deal with live power line situations th...
Nov 16, 2021 Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD
As Congress advances Democrats' tax plans, America's wealthy eye loopholes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As Congress looks to advance its $1.75 trillion spending package this week, wealthy individuals are already planning ways to avoid paying for it. Lawmakers are expected to vote on...
Nov 16, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator wears a "Tax the Rich" T-shirt during a national day of resistance to demand a safe, scientific, racially just and fully funded approach to reopening schools during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Illinois education leaders set to advance new teacher vaccine mandate
Peoria, Ill -- State education leaders are set to advance new rules for mandating vaccines for Illinois teachers. Of course, you will have a chance to review the rules before final approval. The ISBE ...
Nov 16, 2021 Midwest Communications
