Category Archives: Top Stories
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...
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'...
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...
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
UPDATE: US ready to offer Israel support after attacks- Biden
UPDATED 12:02 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States was ready to offer "all appropriate means of support" to Israel after an attack from Palestinian Is...
Oct 07, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the September Jobs Report and National Manufacturing Day in the Roosevelt room at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 6, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis
UN Security Council to meet Sunday over attacks on Israel -diplomats
(Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Sunday after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, diplomats said. U.N. Secreta...
Oct 07, 2023 Smoke and flames billow after Israeli forces struck a high-rise tower in Gaza City, October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Two dead after two crashes on I-74 in Woodford County
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - Two people are dead after a pair of crashes early Saturday morning on Interstate 74 in Woodford County. Illinois State Police say the first crash happened prior to 1:30 a.m. on...
Oct 07, 2023 Midwest Communications
Powerball drawing Saturday night; Mega Millions won Friday night
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - There's still a lot of money to be won in the lottery. Saturday night's multi-state Powerball jackpot sits at $1.4 billion, and ticket sales are said to be growing strong. The jack...
Oct 07, 2023 (Multi-State Lottery Association/Mega Millions)
Mental health professionals a growing presence in Peoria Public Schools
PEORIA, Ill. - Studies show more and more students in K-through-12 schools nationally are seeking help for their mental health. Peoria Public Schools are no exception. OSF Strive Trauma Recovery is he...
Oct 07, 2023 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Israel 'at war' as Hamas unleashes surprise attack from Gaza
UPDATED 10:31 a.m. JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) -Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, killing dozens of people and taking hostages in a surprise ass...
Oct 07, 2023 A man runs on a road as fire burns after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Oil prices rise, but post biggest weekly decline since March
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Friday but remained posted their steepest weekly losses since March, after another partial lifting of Russia's fuel export ban compounded demand fears due to mac...
Oct 07, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Oil rigs are seen at Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas drilling, in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
