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Former State Senator Bailey eyes congressional seat
PEORIA, Ill. -- Former State Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey celebrated the Fourth of July by revealing his plans to run for Congress, setting the stage for a primary batt...
Julia Bradley Jul 05, 2023 (Bailey for Congress--Facebook)
Collins: Threat of more severe storms on Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Severe weather is definitely a possibility again Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Peoria area. 25 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says a cold front will result ...
Julia Bradley Jul 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Amputations after fireworks accident in rural Knox County
MAQUON, Ill. - Two Knox County residents lost body parts after a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July. The Knox County Sheriffs Department says it happened just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday on Bridgep...
Will Stevenson Jul 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications/Shutterstock)
Many first times at this year's "Red, White, and Boom"
PEORIA, Ill. - There was a lot new or happening for the first time at this year's Carle Health Red White and Boom, Brought Home by Adam Merrick Real Estate. The fireworks show itself had 33 percent ne...
Will Stevenson Jul 05, 2023 (25 News)
Officials mark anniversary of Highland Park parade mass shooting
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - What was once a parade atmosphere turned this year into a memorial ceremony and community walk, in the suburban Chicago village of Highland Park. It was one year ago a gunman ope...
Will Stevenson Jul 04, 2023 (State of Illinois)
US Judge restricts Biden officials from contact with social media firms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday restricted some agencies and officials of the administration of President Joe Biden from meeting and communicating with social media companies to ...
TJ Carson Jul 04, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House, where U.S. President Joe Biden cancelled his public schedule Monday after undergoing a root canal dental procedure at the White House in Washington, U.S. June 12, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Hot dog-eater Joey Chestnut wins July Fourth title with 62 franks
(Reuters) - Reigning champion of the annual U.S. Fourth of July hot dog eating contest Joey Chestnut defended his title on Tuesday, clinching his 16th career win by scarfing down 62 franks in 10 minut...
TJ Carson Jul 04, 2023 World Champion Joey Chestnut looks on, on the day of 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Teens, in stolen car, strike two cars and a semi -Police
PEORIA, Ill. - One teen was injured and another was arrested after the car they were in hit a semi tractor. That's according to Peoria Police, who say the crash happened around 1:45 p.m. Monday. Polic...
Will Stevenson Jul 04, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
White powder found at White House identified as cocaine - Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A white powder found inside the White House late on Sunday, which led to the temporary closure of part of the presidential complex, was identified by Washington fire department ...
Will Stevenson Jul 04, 2023 A view of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson
Temperatures seen surging as El Nino weather pattern returns
GENEVA (Reuters) -Temperatures are expected to soar across large parts of the world after the El Nino weather pattern emerged in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years, the World Meteo...
TJ Carson Jul 04, 2023 Cracks run through the partially dried-up river bed of the Gan River, a tributary to Poyang Lake during a regional drought in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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