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Biden vows to 'mobilize every resource' to evacuate Americans, Afghan allies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden, rejecting criticism of his handling of the chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, warned on Friday that the operation to evacuate thousands through Kabul ai...
Ed Hammond Aug 20, 2021 REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Morton School District investigating discrimination claim against staff member
MORTON, Ill (25 News) - The Morton School District confirms it's investigating a staff member over allegations of discrimination and harassment. While parents and other media outlets have identified t...
Will Stevenson Aug 20, 2021 25 News

New state law marks "Muhammad Ali Day" in schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed several pieces of education-related legislation Thursday, including one that recognizes boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Among the bills signed into...
Will Stevenson Aug 20, 2021 Midwest Communications

Newly minted 'Jeopardy!' host Richards out over past comments
(Reuters) - Mike Richards said on Friday he will no longer host the iconic TV quiz show "Jeopardy!" amid backlash about offensive comments he made in the past. Earlier this month Richards, an executiv...
Will Stevenson Aug 20, 2021 An undated handout photo of new "Jeopardy!" host Mike Richards, who is also the executive producer of the long-running daily TV quiz show. Carol Kaelson/Sony Pictures Entertainment/Handout via REUTERS

Biden's Afghanistan policy fading in importance for war-weary Americans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden is brushing off criticism of his administration's chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal because he and his aides believe the political fallout at home will be limit...
Julia Bradley Aug 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Three injured in Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just before 6 p.m. Thursday to the 200 block of N. Charlton Street on reports of a shooting. A ShotSpotter alert indicated multiple rounds were fired. When th...
Julia Bradley Aug 20, 2021 (25 News)

State treasurer putting unclaimed property up for bids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs will host an auction of unclaimed property items. Items worth nearly $15,000 will be up for bids at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lincoln State of ...
Ed Hammond Aug 19, 2021 Midwest Communications

Peoria shooting suspect surrenders
UPDATE - PEORIA, Ill. - A man wanted in connection with a weekend shooting has surrendered. Peoria police were looking for Jared Cameron, 29. Cameron was wanted in connection with an incident in the 2...
Julia Bradley Aug 19, 2021 Courtesy: Peoria Police Department

Local COVID-19 testing site to reopen
PEORIA, Ill. - One COVID-19 testing site will be back in operation. The Tazewell County Health Department, in a social media post, said the community-based COVID-19 testing site at the Peoria Civic Ce...
Ed Hammond Aug 19, 2021 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy

BU prepares for Move-In this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University students will be back on campus this weekend. BU's Move-In begins with returning students on Friday, August 20 at 9 a.m. "And, on Saturday (August 21), our first-yea...
Julia Bradley Aug 19, 2021 MWC-Bradley Campus 2020
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