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Saudi crown prince approved Khashoggi murder: U.S. intelligence report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was murdered in 2018, according to a declassified U.S...
Feb 26, 2021 REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
State COVID roundup 2/26: another 6-digit day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Over 102,000 Illinoisans between Thursday and Friday received the COVID-19 shot, marking the second consecutive day -- and second day ever -- the 100,000 mark was broken. The exac...
Feb 26, 2021 Midwest Communications
Biden's aid bill wildly popular with Americans -- except Republicans in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is losing hope that congressional Republicans will back U.S. President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill despite a campaign-style push that has won ...
Feb 26, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden displays his face mask as he speaks during an event to commemorate the 50 millionth coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination in the South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Peoria Police arrest juveniles involved in January Galesburg burglary
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have arrested two juveniles that were hiding out in Peoria after burglarizing a store in Galesburg in January. Both juveniles, aged 15 and 17, had First Degree Murder war...
Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
U.S. carries out airstrike against Iranian-backed militia target in Syria, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday carried out an airstrike in Syria against a structure belonging to what it said were Iran-backed militia, two officials told Reuters, an apparent r...
Feb 25, 2021 REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
East Bluff Community Center uses new brand to outline future plans
PEORIA, Ill. -- The East Bluff Community Center (EBCC) unveiled its brand revitalization Thursday in front of board members and media, as well as virtual attendees. EBCC Board President Tim Cunningham...
Feb 25, 2021 Ben Pollard/1470-100.3 WMBD
Peoria secures nearly $1M grant for southside property
PEORIA, Ill. -- The City of Peoria has received close to $1 million to complete renovations of the Tabor property at SW Adams and S. Lydia. The $950,000 "Illinois Rebuild: Shovel Ready" grant from the...
Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
State COVID roundup 2/25: 24-hour vax count hits 6 digits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A total of 130,021 people throughout Illinois between Wednesday and Thursday received the COVID-19 vaccine, a record-breaking amount for a 24-hour period. 1,884 people tested posi...
Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
Local COVID roundup 2/25: Peoria County woman dies
PEORIA, Ill. -- A female resident of Peoria County in her 90s is the tri-county's latest casualty of the coronavirus. She lived at Lutheran Hillside. Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford in total had 75 peo...
Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
Peoria Township vote goes to a recount
***UPDATE*** Challenger LaTrina Leary has expanded her lead, following Thursday's recount. Leary's lead that had been one vote going into the day increased to four votes. The next recount is scheduled...
Feb 25, 2021 Midwest Communications
