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Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump returns to court and hopes to represent himself

54% Center coverage: 151 sources

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Mother Dolphin Rescued After Getting Tangled in Crab Trap Lines in Florida

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

TITUSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A heartwarming rescue unfolded off the shore of Florida's Brevard County after a dolphin that was swimming with her calf was found entangled in the lines of a crab trap. According to Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute, the dolphin was spotted by boaters on Sunday just south of A. Max Brewer Causeway in Titusville. The boaters reported the incident to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. McDonald’s …Sports · Titusville See the Story

Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting Planned Parenthood funding

45% Center coverage: 142 sources

A federal judge Monday blocked the Trump administration from cutting funding to Planned Parenthood as part of the GOP’s new tax cut and health law. Abortion · United States See the Story

CI Road Trip: Dozer Park

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates was in Peoria on Friday for our CI Road Trip. Chris was visiting Dozer Park while waiting for the Peoria Chiefs to take on the West Michigan Whitecaps. The first pitch is expected to be thrown around 6:30 p.m. He said they are keeping an eye on storm chances later in the night, but at the moment, it is warm with a slight breeze in the stadium. More information about the Peoria Chiefs is avail…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Arrest made in 2023 Peoria mass shooting that left teen dead

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A 22-year-old Peoria Heights man is in jail Friday after being arrested in connection with a deadly shooting nearly two years ago that left four others with gunshot wounds. Jyvonnie J. Williams Jr., was booked into the Peoria County Jail on Friday on the single count of first-degree murder in connection with the Aug. 30, 2023, mass shooting on West Marquette Street where 16-year-old Antonio Walker and four others were shot…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Normal Public Library reopens after major renovation and asbestos removal

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- After more than a year of closure, the Normal Public Library has officially reopened its doors to the public, unveiling a fully renovated space designed to better serve the growing needs of the community. The library, located at 206 W. College Ave, shut down in April 2024 to begin a major $6.5 million renovation and asbestos remediation project. Funded through library special reserves and support from the Normal Public Lib…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Tazewell County Health Department launches 'Care to Share Closet' to help families in need

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Tazewell County Health Department has launched a new community resource designed to meet the basic needs of local families. It's called the Care to Share Closet. It's located at the health department's main building and is designed as a space where residents can either give or receive essential items, no questions asked. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the closet accepts donations of children’s clot…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Illinois American Water making emergency water main repairs in Peoria

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois American Water has put part of Peoria under a boil order due to a water main break on Friday. Repairs started around 1:15 p.m. and are expected to take about five hours to be completed, according to a message sent to customers. It impacts the areas near North University Street between West Pioneer Parkway and West Telon Drive. Those impacted by the boil order should bring any water used for drinking or cooking to …Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

'We are just shocked it even happened.' QCA Korean War Veteran honored 75 years later

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Family and community members gathered Thursday to honor Korean War veteran Corp. Paul Eugene Hoots from Galesburg. He died 75 years ago during the Korean War, but wasn't identified until November of last year. His family was shocked to learn what happened after all these years. "We were just shocked it even happened," Joyce Flynn, the grandniece of Hoots, told Our Quad Cities News at the ceremony. "That's not something we ever thought would be t…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

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