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Man indicted by grand jury for allegedly firing shots that led to fatal accident
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a man accused of causing a shooting that also involved a man dying after accidentally being run over by a car. Court records indicate Demetrius D...
Will Stevenson Jan 24, 2024 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)

Jon Stewart is returning to 'The Daily Show' during US election cycle
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Political comedian Jon Stewart is returning to "The Daily Show" as executive producer and will host every Monday starting Feb. 12, through the 2024 election cycle, Paramount annou...
TJ Carson Jan 24, 2024 FILE PHOTO: Comedian Jon Stewart leaves the U.S. Capitol after lobbying lawmakers in Washington, U.S., October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

UPDATE: UAW, Fain endorse Biden, say Trump 'stands against everything we stand for'
UPDATED 2:12 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers union's leader endorsed U.S. President Joe Biden's reelection bid on Wednesday with a fiery speech in Washington that was also harshly c...
TJ Carson Jan 24, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden is greeted by United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain after Fain endorsed Biden for president and prior to Biden's remarks to UAW members at their Community Action Program (CAP) legislative conference in Washington, U.S., January 24, 2024. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Bloomington ECHL team receives name and mascot
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The newest hockey team in central Illinois has a name and a mascot. The city of Bloomington and the ECHL announced on Wednesday that the previously announced 30th franchise to ente...
TJ Carson Jan 24, 2024 (Grossinger Motors Arena)

Thousands come to Peoria with big economic impact for annual music educators conference
PEORIA, Ill. - Thousands involved in music from across Illinois are meeting in Peoria this week for an annual conference. From Wednesday through Saturday, the Peoria Civic Center will host the Illinoi...
TJ Carson Jan 24, 2024 (File-Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD)

UPDATE: One dead after standoff with Canton Police
UPDATED 3:54 P.M. CANTON, Ill. - One person is dead after what turned out to be a daylong standoff Tuesday in Fulton County. 25 News reports Canton Police were attempting to serve search and arrest wa...
Will Stevenson Jan 24, 2024 (25 News)

UPDATED: Machine shed, equipment on Hanna City farm a total loss
Updated 8:18 p.m. HANNA CITY, Ill. - A machine shed on a farm in Hanna City caught on fire Wednesday morning, causing a big fire response. Firefighters from Logan-Trivoli and seven other departments h...
Will Stevenson Jan 24, 2024 (25 News)

Bartonville man arrested in Peoria early Wednesday morning after burglary reports
PEORIA, Ill. - A Bartonville man was arrested after multiple reports of burglaries early Wednesday morning in Peoria. Peoria Police say the first call came in just after 12:15 A.M. in the area of Sher...
TJ Carson Jan 24, 2024 Raygan Cross Mugshot Photo (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)

Ford recalls 2.24 million Ford Explorer SUVs over trim-retention clips
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ford Motor said Wednesday it was recalling 2.24 million older Explorer sport utility vehicles worldwide because trim retention clips may not be properly engaged. The recall inclu...
TJ Carson Jan 24, 2024 FILE PHOTO: People stand near a logo of Ford at the Auto Shanghai show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

Icy roads cause several accidents in Peoria and East Peoria
PEORIA Ill. - Icy conditions Wednesday morning led to several accidents, one involving a school bus and a garbage truck, leaving several cars in the ditch on Cedar Hills Drive, at Bristol Hollow Road....
Julia Bradley Jan 24, 2024 State Farm / CC


