Category Archives: Top Stories
US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market softening
WASHINGTON (Reuters -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the labor market has softened as both demand for and supply of workers have diminishe...
Sep 18, 2025 FILE PHOTO: An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
Trump targets antifa movement as 'terrorist organization'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled new action against left-wing groups following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, targeting the an...
Sep 18, 2025 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to the press at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/ File Photo
Peoria County Republican announces his candidacy for IL's 16th District seat
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County resident Garth Gullette says he'll challenge incumbent Republican Congressman Darin LaHood for Illinois' 16th District seat. Gullette, a self-described independent Republi...
Sep 18, 2025 Garth Gullette, a Republican from Peoria County, says he'll run against Rep. Congressman Darin LaHood for the 16th District seat in the March 17, 2026 primary. (ballotpedia photo)
Disney's ABC yanks 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk
LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air, after comments by the late-night show's host about the assassination of conse...
Sep 18, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
87th District Rep. Bill Hauter against proposed delivery tax
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois legislator says he's against a proposed delivery tax that he says would not have any benefits for downstate voters. The proposal was approved by the State Senate in t...
Sep 18, 2025 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Tazewell Co. Republican Party)
US House advances stopgap spending bill to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday cleared the way for a vote later this week on a stopgap funding measure to avert a partial federal governmen...
Sep 17, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Capitol building as the sunrises in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/ File Photo
White House readies executive order on political violence as liberal groups sound warning
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is preparing an executive order on political violence and hate speech, a Trump administration official said on Wednesday, as scores of left-leaning non-profits r...
Sep 17, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. REUTERS/Al Drago/ File Photo
Man accused of traveling to Woodford County to meet minor released from custody
EUREKA, Ill. - A southeastern Illinois man alleged to have traveled to Woodford County to attempt to have sex with a minor has been released from custody. The Woodford County State's Attorney's Office...
Sep 17, 2025 (Woodford County Sheriff's Office)
WEEK-TV names new Chief Meteorologist from within
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - WEEK-TV is promoting from within for the First Alert Weather Team. Brian Walder is being promoted to the station's Chief Meteorologist. He takes over the role from Chuck Collins wh...
Sep 17, 2025 (25 News)
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Article Summary Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for the release of federal grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations. Trump sought to block the funding that was approved...
Sep 17, 2025 An electric vehicle charging station pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
