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Trump administration injects more temporary funding for child nutrition program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The administration of President Donald Trump has made $450 million in tariff revenue available for a childhood nutrition program imperiled by the federal government shutdown, acc...
Nov 03, 2025 A sign for food stamps, as the U.S. President Donald Trump administration said it plans on Monday to partially fund food aid for millions of Americans after two judges ruled it must use contingency funds to pay for the benefits in November during the government shutdown, outside a grocery story in Baldwin, New York, U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Diesel fuel spilled after semi-truck crashes in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - No injuries were reported after a semi-truck with diesel fuel rolled over Monday morning in Peoria. Peoria Fire says crews responded to the corner of Alta Lane and Allen Road just befor...
Nov 03, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Man reportedly pistol whipped before vehicle stolen in Peoria's East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. - A man was injured and reportedly had his vehicle stolen Saturday night in Peoria's East Bluff. Peoria Police responded just after 8:30 P.M. to the area of Indiana and Archer, speaking t...
Nov 03, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Trump administration to pay reduced food aid benefits using emergency funds
(Reuters) -The Trump administration said it plans to partially fund food aid for millions of Americans on Monday after two judges ruled it must use contingency funds to pay for the benefits in Novembe...
Nov 03, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A worker sorts fresh fruit and vegetables at La Colaborativa's food pantry, as food aid benefits, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S., October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Moss Ave. intersection near Bradley University to be temporarily closed
PEORIA, Ill. - A busy intersection near Bradley University will be closed for the next few weeks. Peoria Public Works says that starting on Wednesday, the intersection of Moss and MacArthur Highway wi...
Nov 03, 2025 (City of Peoria)
Washington woman arrested for alleged sexual relationship with minor
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Washington Police have arrested one person after an alleged sexual relationship with a minor. Police say 43-year-old Robyn Polston was arrested Monday for Criminal Sexual Assault an...
Nov 03, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Rockers 38 Special making a stop in Peoria this winter
PEORIA, Ill. - Southern rockers 38 Special are coming to Peoria's Prairie Home Alliance Theater this winter. The Peoria Civic Center says the show is scheduled for Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. Cele...
Nov 03, 2025 38 Special is set to perform at Peoria's Prairie Home Alliance Theater on Feb. 6.
(Photo courtesy of the Peoria Civic Center)
US charges two men in Michigan over alleged ISIS-inspired plot
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal prosecutors have charged two men tied to what they allege was an ISIS-inspired plot based out of Michigan to carry out an attack in the U.S., according to a court documen...
Nov 03, 2025 An FBI logo is pictured on an agent's shirt during the U.S. law enforcements raid on Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's property in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S. October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Duffy says he would shutter US airspace if he thought it was unsafe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the Trump administration would shutter the U.S. aviation system if he thought an ongoing government shutdown was making it too ris...
Nov 03, 2025 U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attends a press conference to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on air safety workers and travel at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski
Health departments suggest preventative measures ahead of flu season
PEORIA, Ill. - With respiratory illness season coming, the three Tri-County Health Departments (Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford) recommend residents start taking preventative measures now. Based on his...
Nov 03, 2025 Subbotina / Depositphotos.com
