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Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed, Another Lawmaker and Wife Injured in ‘Politically Motivated Shooting ’ by Police Impersonator
US Politics · Minnesota

Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed, Another Lawmaker and Wife Injured in ‘Politically Motivated Shooting ’ by Police Impersonator

52% Center coverage: 276 sources
Two state lawmakers were shot in an apparent "targeted" incident on Saturday, officials said. Their conditions are grave. A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that two of those shot are state Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and state Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park. Both were shot at their homes, and authorities believe the shooter was impersonating law enforcement, the source says.See the Story
Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
US Economy · California

Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

48% Center coverage: 223 sources
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. See the Story
Kanye West wants to attend the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to support Combs in court: Source
Kanye West · United States

Kanye West wants to attend the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to support Combs in court: Source

62% Center coverage: 101 sources
Kanye West has been in touch with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family about possibly attending Combs’ ongoing criminal trial to show his support. See the Story

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Kennedy’s Autism Crusade Ignores History, Including His Own Family’s
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Kennedy’s Autism Crusade Ignores History, Including His Own Family’s

Former Illinois lawmaker sentenced to over 7 years in prison for corruption

52% Center coverage: 71 sources
US Politics · IllinoisSee the Story

Noem attends ICE raid at home of pregnant California mother

59% Center coverage: 22 sources
US Immigration · CaliforniaSee the Story

51st Annual Steamboat Classic draws thousands of runners for most ambitious race yet

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 51st annual Steamboat Classic saw thousands of runners competing in both the traditional 4-mile and 15K races, marking the event’s most ambitious year yet. For the first time, the race featured several championship-level competitions, drawing elite athletes from across the country. Race Director Adam White emphasized that the strong support from the Peoria community continues to be a key factor in the race’s success. “…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

6th Annual Bloomington-Normal Mobile Pride Parade returns to celebrate acceptance and community

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- What began in 2020 as a safe way to hold Pride celebrations during the pandemic has grown into a beloved annual event: the Bloomington-Normal Mobile Pride Parade. This year’s 6th Annual Mobile Pride Parade took place at 10 a.m. on June 14 at Miller Park, located at 1020 S. Morris Avenue. Originally planned to drive through the park, organizers adjusted the route due to the simultaneous “No Kings” protest happening in …Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Normal Community baseball drops extra-innings heartbreaker in 4A semis 2-1

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
JOLIET, Illinois (WMBD) - Gavin Swartz and the rest of the Normal Community Ironmen gave everything they had Friday evening in Joliet in the 4A semifinals. But they would come up just short of a state championship appearance, losing to Libertyville 2-1 in an eight-frame, extra-innings affair. The Iron defense made incredible plays on defense to keep the game scoreless through seven innings. Gavin Michaels earned an unassisted double play in the …Baseball · PeoriaRead Article

Everybody's Got a Story: Paul Boub and SmokinGhost BBQ

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
CHILLOCOTHE, Ill (WMBD) -- Paul Boub volunteered at the Illinois Valley Central high school concession stand when he was in school. That served as the launch point for his barbeque career. "When you volunteer, you're donating your time, you're giving back. And well ironically, I got something back and it's now taken me down a road that I never thought I would take," Boub who's the owner and the chief flavor officer of his business "Smokin Ghost …Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaRead Article

Man Found Dead in Truck Parked Near the DCFS Building in Peoria

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A 73-year-old man was found dead in a truck that was parked in a lot in Peoria's North Valley, the Peoria County Coroner said late Friday afternoon. The Penske truck was in the parking of the Department of Children and Family Services' building which is near the corner of Jefferson and Abington streets, said Coroner Jamie Harwood. His office was called to the location at about 1:30 p.m., according to a post on the office's…Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaSee the Story

Nearly 180 new United States citizens naturalized in Peoria ceremony

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The United States gained around 180 new citizens on Friday through a ceremony across the street from the Federal courthouse at the downtown Peoria public library. In the auditorium situated in the lower level of the library, there sat around 90 people from Mexico, the Philippines, India and 30 other countries eagerly waiting to finally call themselves citizens. Marco Sanchez moved to the United States from Mexico in 1996, …Immigration · PeoriaRead Article

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