Author Archives: Mike Sabol
Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Natural’ actor, dies at 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included "Cocoo...
Mike Sabol Aug 02, 2020 AP-Photo-Evan-Agostini
State COVID-19 new cases approaching 2K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported another spike of cases of COVID-19 over a 24-hour period. The IDPH reported 1,941 new cases reported from Thursday to F...
Mike Sabol Jul 31, 2020 Midwest Communications
BUILD Peoria dedicates residential officer home
PEORIA, Ill. -- A Peoria organization called Build Peoria celebrated and dedicated Wednesday the completion of the 5th resident officer home in Peoria. The house was renovated and donated as a residen...
Mike Sabol Jul 29, 2020 MWC
Juveniles arrested in car dealer thefts
PEORIA, Ill. -- Police arrested 7 juveniles in connection to a burglary and theft at a local car dealership. On Monday Peoria Police responded to Scherer Mazda at 2300 West Pioneer Parkway, regarding ...
Mike Sabol Jul 29, 2020 MWC-Jail
Police seek public help in suspect identifications
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police are seeking the help from the public in the identification of individuals from a shooting incident on July 19th in Peoria. Police responded in the area of Water and Hamil...
Mike Sabol Jul 29, 2020 MWC-Peoria Police
Shooting suspect arrested after traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - A man arrested in connection to a shooting in Peoria. A traffic stop and footchase near Adams and Pecan around midnight on Saturday July 25th, led to the arrest of Laison March, 22, was...
Mike Sabol Jul 27, 2020 MWC
Trump tries new law to curb drug costs
WASHINGTON (AP) - Unable to land the big deal with Congress to curb drug costs, President Donald Trump on Friday moved on his own to allow imports of cheaper medicines, along with other limited steps ...
Mike Sabol Jul 24, 2020 MWC-AP Photo
Crash at Knoxville and Forrest Hill claims a life of a bicyclist
PEORIA, Ill. -- A truck vs. bicycle crash at Knoxville and Forrest Hill in Peoria has claimed a life. According to a police report, the incident happened Thursday around 12:40 p.m. when a bicyclist tr...
Mike Sabol Jul 23, 2020 Midwest Communications
Trump deploys more federal agents under 'law-and-order' push
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he will send federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime as he runs for reelection under a "law-and-order" mantle. Using alarm...
Mike Sabol Jul 22, 2020 AP-Photo/Evan Vucci
Gov. Pritzker announces $21.3 billion roads and bridges improvement plan
SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Tuesday to announce the release of a $21.3 billion plan to improve Illinois roads and bridges over the next six ...
Mike Sabol Jul 21, 2020 (Illinois Dept. of Transportation)