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U.S. says nine Americans killed in Israel, others still missing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Monday said nine Americans were killed in Israel and other U.S. citizens were missing, following Saturday's unprecedented Hamas attack that killed 700 Israel...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023 Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Saleh Salem
Historical marker unveiled at George Washington Carver Community Center
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News - After 100 years, the George Washington Carver Community Center is officially receiving recognition from the Illinois State Historical Society. The marker was unveiled Sunday du...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023 (25 News)--Unveiling of an historical marker over the weekend at the George Washington Carver Community Center in Peoria.
UPDATE: Israel on war footing, Hamas threatens to kill captives
UPDATED 5:49 P.M. GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Monday it had called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and was imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip, in a sign it m...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023 An Israeli tank is positioned near Israel's border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Woman arrested for arson fire at Lexington Hills Apartments
PEORIA, Ill. -- An arrest has been made in connection with the suspected arson at the Lexington Hills Apartments in Peoria late Thursday night. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth confirms 56-year-old Bec...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023 (Peoria County Jail)
Israel war adds urgency to US Republican House speaker crisis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives face new pressure to select a speaker after Israel declared war on Sunday, following a rare attack by Hamas militants that has pr...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023 An Israeli tank drives on a road following a mass infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, near Sderot in southern Israel October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo
UAW says its 'strike is working,' holds off on more walkouts
DETROIT (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers held off on additional strikes against Detroit Three auto plants on Friday, citing General Motors' unexpected willingness to allow workers at joint-venture ...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Striking United Auto Workers members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket on a street corner in Delta Township, Michigan U.S. September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
Disrupting Saudi-Israel ties may have motivated Hamas attack, Blinken says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said part of the motivation for Hamas' latest attack on Israel could have been disrupting a potential normalizing of Israel-Saudi Arabia t...
TJ Carson Oct 08, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on, as U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) speaks about the conflict in Israel, after Hamas launched its biggest attack in decades, while making a statement about the crisis, at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
Central Illinois family prepares for move to Kenya to help with domestic violence victims in the country
PEORIA, Ill. - A central Illinois couple is preparing for a big move for a worthwhile cause. Terry and Veronicah Richards and their six-year-old daughter will soon make their home in Kenya. The reason...
TJ Carson Oct 08, 2023 (Imani Rescue Center Facebook)
Powerball jackpot grows again after no winners in Saturday night's drawing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - No one hit all the numbers to win life-changing money in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The jackpot has now grown to $1.55 billion, which makes it the 3rd largest in the game'...
TJ Carson Oct 08, 2023 (Powerball)
Israel pounds Gaza after deadly Hamas raid as conflict threatens to spiral
JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) -Israel battered Gaza on Sunday, a day after suffering its bloodiest attack in decades when Hamas fighters rampaged through Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting an un...
TJ Carson Oct 08, 2023 The contrails of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel are seen from Sderot, southern Israel October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun