Veterinarians found the tegu to be “extremely weak, underweight, and not moving well. He had suffered frostbite to his tongue and showed signs of significant muscle weakness after prolonged exposure to the cold.”

A man is dead after a wreck involving a semi and a car on Interstate 39 near El Paso, according to a release from the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office.

The first lady has said that she got the idea for the documentary after her husband won the 2024 election and that it will give viewers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at her life.

A longer video shared online appears to show the driver getting out of the car and confronting onlookers before he’s approached by police.

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a sweeping elections reform bill that would mandate long-sought requirements like photo ID when voting and citizenship verification to register to vote.

As the country reels from the killings of two protesters by federal agents in Minneapolis, irate Senate Democrats are demanding that officers take off their masks, identify themselves and obtain judicial warrants showing probable cause for arrests.

Sean Grayson gets 20 years for shooting and killing Sonya Massey the night she called the Sangamon County Sheriff's deputies for help.

A Texas man who once escaped custody and spent three days on the run after being sentenced to death for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend received a lethal injection Wednesday, becoming the first person executed in the United States this year.

The judge denied Grayson’s request for a rew trial and quickly moved into the sentencing portion of the hearing. Follow along for updates on the Sean Grayson sentencing. https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/grayson-sentencing-hearing-springfield/ 

Homan acknowledged that immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota haven’t been perfect but was also adamant that the administration isn’t surrendering their mission.

The video was taken 11 days before Pretti was fatally shot during the White House's ramped-up immigration enforcement operation in the city. A Border Patrol agent and a Customs and Border Protection officer were placed on administrative leave following the incident.

“They have enough money for winter storm recovery and anything else likely to come up in the next few weeks,” said Sarah Labowitz, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and author of the Disaster Dollar Database.

Fire crews were dispatched to the fire at 9:47 a.m., according to a Canton Fire Facebook post. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they saw heavy smoke coming from a detached garage.

Sure, beer is great, but what about beer made with bear poop?

With the economy growing at a healthy pace and no signs of deterioration in hiring, Fed officials likely see little reason to rush any further rate cuts.

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressed defiance Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw Washington’s support for Iraq if he returns to power.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to warn Congress that President Donald Trump is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country’s interim leadership strays from U.S. expectations.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter supports fan boycott of World Cup in US, criticizing Trump administration's conduct. International concerns raised.

To help improve reading skills, the Bloomington Bison have started the Stick 2 Reading program. Want your child to participate? Check out the details below.

“I hope my Music and Music Films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government,” Young, 80, said.

Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft during National Identity Theft Awareness Week. CEFCU shares tips to avoid becoming a victim.

We’re kicking off our day with temperatures near 0° over much of Central Illinois. Highs today will “warm” into the upper teens and lower 20s. Expect a breeze to pick up from the west at 10-15 mph.

The change, which take effect this fall, will give families making less than $200,000 scholarships to cover tuition — and those whose incomes are less than $100,000 will have all costs eliminated, including housing and meal plan.

BREAKING: One man is dead and a woman shot in the leg after an early morning shooting off Harmon Highway. Read more here.

2 federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Investigation underway, with conflicting accounts and calls for impartial probes.

United returns to CIRA with four daily flights to Chicago.

The yearly cost to Peoria Heights is based upon rates the city would charge which are: $5,500 for a response to a structure fire, $3,500 for an extrication and $1,500 for cardiac arrest incident, according to Tuesday night’s council packet.

One person was shot and in critical condition Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border, authorities in Arizona said.

The 80-year tradition of the Doomsday Clock is meant to serve as an urgent call to action for populations to demand change and governments to reverse factors moving the world closer to catastrophe.

The social video platform was one of three companies — along with Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube — facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

The best film nominees are “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sinners” and “Sentimental Value.”

U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects.

The American Academy of Pediatrics releases its own immunization schedule, contradicting CDC guidance and recommending vaccines against certain diseases.

Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II despite having been branded “enemy aliens.”

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.

For this week’s episode, the What’s on Your Table? crew got a taste of Chicago from a man who has been running restaurants in Peoria for almost 40 years.

It appears a minority of ICE officers have even been issued a camera. According to figures from June 2025 reviewed by the Washington Post, ICE had 4,400 cameras, but the number of agents has rapidly grown to 22,000.

Officers responded to North Gale Avenue and North Douglas Street at 1:59 p.m. Friday after a boy on a scooter was allegedly hit by a tan vehicle, said Semone Roth, a Peoria police spokesperson.

“Con artists use these details to make purchases with your credit cards, open a credit card in your name, steal your tax refund, get a job, get medical care or open a phone or utility account in your name.”

Most of Illinois received snow from this system, with substantial snow occurring downstate. More than half of the contiguous United States has snow and/or ice on the ground as of Monday, January 26.

Big Boy, one of the 25 1.2 million-pound locomotives built to haul equipment during World War II, will depart from its home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for California, bringing with it “several historical passenger cars from Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet.”

Travelers flying with Southwest Airlines are preparing to adjust to the airline’s new assigned-seating policy, which replaces the carrier’s longstanding open-seating arrangement as of Jan. 27.

USPS warns of potential mail delays due to winter storm. Postal workers still delivering mail, residents advised to keep mailboxes clear of snow and ice.

The Southeastern Conference set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll released Monday.

The Peoria Police Department is investigating after shots were fired in South Peoria Monday morning.

The team consists of 117 men and 115 women ranging in age from 15 (freeskier Abby Winterberger) to 54 (curler Rich Ruohonen).

The Wienie 500 is scheduled for May 22 during the track’s annual Carburation Day festivities.

ICYMI: When they arrived, they saw smoke at the home which was near the corner of South Folkers and West Antoinette streets. Using thermal cameras, they were able to find the fire which was in the attic, above the kitchen.

"Average gasoline prices have jumped for a second straight week as oil prices have climbed back above the $60-per-barrel mark amid ongoing geopolitical tensions."

Within the letter, Steinwedel outlined a reflection of his vote last fall to create the 1% tax, including the “words, concerns, and voices” of residents having “weighed extremely heavy” on him.