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Kherat: No disruptions at Peoria High Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police arrested nine people in connection with a large fight outside Peoria High School on Friday. Seven juveniles involved in the incidents were taken to the Peoria Police Depar...
Julia Bradley Sep 20, 2021 25 News

Crunch time for Congress with Biden's agenda, and debt limit, on the line
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress returns to session on Monday facing a massive agenda and a tight time crunch, with President Joe Biden's Democrats hoping to pass sweeping domestic programs, f...
Julia Bradley Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the US Capitol is seen as Senators work to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo

Pfizer/BioNTech say data show COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective in kids
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in 5 to 11 year olds, and they plan to ask for authorization to use the vaccine in childre...
Julia Bradley Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

Fatal motorcycle accident victim identified
UPDATE - PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner's office has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident in Peoria. The accident occurred around 2:25 a.m. Saturday near Main and Crescent St...
Ed Hammond Sep 19, 2021 Midwest Communications

Police find remains 'consistent with' Gabby Petito in Wyoming
(Reuters) -Crews searching a national park in Wyoming for missing Gabby Petito have found remains "consistent" with the 22-year-old woman but have not yet made a formal identification, the FBI said. P...
Ed Hammond Sep 19, 2021 FILE PHOTO: North Port/Florida Police/Handout via REUTERS

Seven juveniles, two adults, arrested after Peoria High fights
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police confirm nine people have been arrested in connection with a large fight outside Peoria High School Friday. Seven juvenile offenders were transported to the Peoria Police D...
Ed Hammond Sep 19, 2021 25 News

"Wings and Wheels" returns in Pekin
PEKIN. Ill. - (25 News) - There were plenty of planes and automobiles for guests to enjoy Saturday at the "Wings and Wheels" event at Pekin Municipal Airport. Guests and their families got to hit the ...
Ed Hammond Sep 19, 2021 25 News

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022
MANILA (Reuters) -Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo D...
Ed Hammond Sep 19, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Picture taken September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo

Amid high security, small pro-Trump crowd rallies at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Police and media vastly outnumbered protesters around the U.S. Capitol on Saturday at a sparsely attended rally by supporters of the people who breached the building on Jan. 6, t...
Ed Hammond Sep 19, 2021 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Arrests follow fights at Peoria High School
PEORIA, Ill. - Fights inside and outside Peoria High School Friday led to the arrests of some individuals and the postponement of two football games as a security measure. Classes were dismissed nearl...
Ed Hammond Sep 18, 2021 25 News
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