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Israeli forces shell Gaza on war anniversary, Qatar says Trump plan will take work
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -Israeli tanks, boats and jets pounded parts of Gaza on Tuesday, giving Palestinians no respite on the anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to two years of war and...
Oct 07, 2025 Smoke rises from explosions in Gaza, as seen from southern Israel, October 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Trial for Peoria tattoo artist charged with grooming begins Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Jurors were selected Monday in the trial of a Peoria tattoo artist charged with grooming a minor. 34-year-old Mario Davis was arrested on June 3 for allegedly sending sexually...
Oct 07, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
PPD: Teenager shot in S. Peoria Monday evening
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot in a South Peoria neighborhood Monday night, when a dozen shots were fired. PPD tells 25 News, officers were called to the area of...
Oct 07, 2025
Creve Coeur man killed in tree cutting accident over the weekend
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. - A Creve Coeur man was killed while cutting trees in Peoria County on Saturday when a large tree limb fell on him. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday on N. Hilltop...
Oct 07, 2025 (Peoria County Coroner)
South Side Mission celebrates a century of service and giving
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois organization is celebrating 100 years of service to South Peoria. South Side Mission marked a century with a celebration at the Civic Center Monday night. Executive D...
Oct 06, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Judge won't block federal troop deployment to Chicago - for now
Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago. Trump officials ordered the activation of 300 Illinois National Gua...
Oct 06, 2025 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson take questions about the city’s lawsuit against the federal deployment of troops to Illinois. (Credit: Illinois.gov)
White House says no shutdown-related layoffs yet, but warns they could come
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House on Monday backed off President Donald Trump's assertion that U.S. government employees were being laid off "right now" due to the shutdown, but warned that job lo...
Oct 06, 2025 People walk near the U.S. Capitol Building during the fifth day of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 5, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
Next edition of Greater Peoria Honor Flight takes off Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Veterans from across central Illinois will take flight on Tuesday morning to see memorials for their fallen brothers in arms. The 36th edition of the Greater Peoria Honor Flight departs...
Oct 06, 2025 (Greater Peoria Honor Flight)
Washington dedicates state marker to Lincoln at ceremony
WASHINGTON, Ill. - A new state historical marker in Washington marks a visit from the 16th President of the United States. 25 News reports a ceremony took place Saturday on the city square to mark a v...
Oct 06, 2025 (25 News)
Woman shot in chest in Peoria early Sunday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - An investigation is underway after a woman was shot in the chest this past weekend. Peoria Police says officers were dispatched to a local hospital just after 4:45 A.M. on Sunday. A 34-...
Oct 06, 2025 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
