Category Archives: Top Stories
Trump plays down consequences of a US default: 'Could be maybe nothing'
(Reuters) - Republican former President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the severity of a potential U.S. government default, saying the consequences of a failure by Congress to raise the nation'...
Julia Bradley May 11, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally with supporters, in Davenport, Iowa, U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Spike in U.S.-Mexico border crossings fuels political tensions as Title 42 ends
SAN DIEGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. will lift COVID-19 border restrictions known as Title 42 on Thursday night, a major shift that has drawn tens of thousands of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico bord...
Julia Bradley May 11, 2023 Migrants reach out from the border fence to try and get their phones charged while stuck between primary and secondary border fences as the United States prepares to lift COVID-19 era Title 42 restrictions that have blocked migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum since 2020 near San Diego, California, U.S., May 10, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Protests planned for DeSantis Peoria visit; local GOP OK with that
PEORIA, Ill. - A group of Peoria organizations are planning on peacefully protesting the visit to town of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis...speaking at the annual Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day dinner. Gro...
Will Stevenson May 10, 2023 Matt Johnson / CC
Jury convicts man in fatal 2021 street racing-related crash
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County jury has convicted a man in connection with a fatal crash resulting from street racing almost two years ago. The jury Wednesday found Darien Davis, 31, guilty of Reckles...
Will Stevenson May 10, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Grand jury files charges in connection with April shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man faced a host of weapons charges, among other counts, when he was arrested following a shooting incident last month. Instead, a Peoria County grand jury Wednesday only filed...
Will Stevenson May 10, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria Police)
State's Attorney explains conviction in 'bodyless murder' case
PEORIA, Ill. - She calls it a "first of its kind" conviction for her office -- a man convicted of murder, while the body hasn't been found. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos put out a statement...
Will Stevenson May 10, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail via 25 News)
City Council approves land purchase for potential future parking
PEORIA, Ill. - There could be some more apartments, and more parking, in Peoria's Warehouse District at some point in the future. The Peoria City Council voted Tuesday night to purchase two parcels on...
Will Stevenson May 10, 2023 (File/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Biden hits Republican debt ceiling plan in swing New York district
VALHALLA, N.Y. (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden piled pressure on Republican lawmakers on Wednesday to move quickly to raise the country's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling or risk throwing the U.S. eco...
TJ Carson May 10, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters in the Roosevelt Room after holding debt limit talks with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Democratic congressional leaders at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Fire damages North Pekin house, destroys motor home; homeowner committed to rebuilding
NORTH PEKIN, Ill. - A North Pekin homeowner says she'll do the best she can after a fire destroyed the family's motor home, and most of their main home. Crews from five departments responded to the bl...
Will Stevenson May 10, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
U.S. Congress, White House begin tough debt limit, budget negotiations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Detailed talks on raising the U.S. government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling kicked off on Wednesday with Republicans insisting on deep spending cuts, the day after Democratic Pr...
TJ Carson May 10, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo