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11/07/2025

The USDA memo came the same day that the administration also asked a federal appeals court to block the judge’s order.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday it was working to comply with a judge'...

11/07/2025

The move comes a day after Tesla shareholders approved a record $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk.

(Reuters) -Rivian Automotive on Friday replaced Chief Executive RJ Scaringe's previous compensation plan with ...

11/07/2025

A long range outlook shows that drought will persist through this month, but improvements could come by the end of January.

PEORIA, Ill. - Drought conditions continue to persist across central Illinois. The latest U-S Drought Monitor ...

11/07/2025

The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office says 39-year-old Donald Criss was charged with Home Invasion and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.

UPDATED 3:55 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man was ordered detained by a judge after he allegedly forced his wa...

11/07/2025

City leaders are hopeful the LED lights help alleviate maintenance problems and make light colors more uniform.

WASHINGTON, Ill. - Lighting upgrades will soon be coming to Washington's downtown square and surrounding area....

11/07/2025

It starts Friday night with an $843 million jackpot for Mega Millions.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A lot of money is up for grabs in multi-state lotteries this weekend. It starts Friday nig...

11/07/2025

Join Us for the 20th Annual The Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions
Presented by OSF HealthCare

November 25–29 | Torry Gymnasium | Washington Community High School

For 20 incredible years, the Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions has brought world-class basketball, community spirit, and Thanksgiving tradition together under one roof. What started as a local event has grown into a global celebration—welcoming teams from 32 states and Canada, and players from 63 countries who’ve experienced their first American Thanksgiving right here in Washington!

Over the years, the ToC has showcased:

- 296 teams and counting
- 52 state champions who launched their title runs here
- 70 NBA players, including 5 NBA All-Stars
- More than 800 Division I athletes who first made their mark on the Torry Gym hardwood

Come be part of the excitement as we celebrate 20 years of the nation’s #1 Thanksgiving High School Basketball Event!

"We’ve shared our Thanksgivings with the world!"

Don’t miss the action, the memories, and the magic of the ToC. See you courtside!

11/07/2025

The Department of Justice in a filing on Friday with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston said McConnell had no authority to order the payout, saying judges have no power to appropriate or spend federal money.

(Reuters) -The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court to block a judge's order that the U.S. Depar...

11/07/2025

“The government would have people believe … that the Chicagoland area is in a vice hold of violence, ransacked by rioters and attacked by agitators,” the judge said. “That simply isn’t true. And the government’s own evidence in this case belies that assertion.”

Article Summary A federal judge has indefinitely extended restrictions on immigration agents' use of riot cont...

11/07/2025

The cuts, which began at 6 a.m. ET, include about 700 flights from the four largest carriers – American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines – and are set to rise to 6% on Tuesday and then 10% by November 14 if the shutdown does not end.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4% of flights at 40 major airports after the go...

11/07/2025

“It’s hard out here, things are more expensive and people need help,” Dr. Mitchell says. “It’s not a low income problem, a middle income problem, or whatever income problem, people need help.”

PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - As the government shutdown continues into the 38th day, the Wraparound Center at Peor...

11/07/2025

President Trump announced on Thursday that Novo Nordisk would reduce monthly prices for Wegovy to $350. Eli Lilly said Zepbound would cost about $300 monthly for the lowest dose, used by many patients solely to start treatment. At higher doses, the cost will go up to $450 per month for Zepbound.

LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -A Trump administration deal to cut prices for popular weight-loss drugs like Weg...