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UPDATE: Echevarria thanks Peoria as he announces retirement as Chief of Police
UPDATED 12:31 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria's Police Chief is planning to step away from the role next month. In a statement posted on Monday, Eric Echevarria announced that he will be retiring on ...
Apr 20, 2026
UPDATE: Echevarria thanks Peoria as he announces retirement as Chief of Police
UPDATED 12:31 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's Police Chief is planning to step away from the role next month. In a statement posted on Monday, Eric Echevarria announced that he will be retiring on May 15...
Apr 20, 2026
Erdogan promises tighter gun controls after deadly Turkey school attacks
ANKARA, April 20 (Reuters) - Turkey will tighten gun-ownership rules and increase penalties for owners whose children find the firearms, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after last week's rare,...
Apr 20, 2026
Report: Bulls narrowing search for top executive role
The Chicago Bulls received permission to interview five candidates to be their new head of basketball operations, ESPN reported Monday. The Bulls plan to start meetings this week with Minnesota Timber...
Apr 20, 2026
More than 50 people granted "alternative" detention measures in Venezuela
April 20 (Reuters) - The Venezuelan government said on Monday that 51 people have been granted "alternative" detention measures to prison after it requested the change as part of efforts to promote pe...
Apr 20, 2026
Big East commish Val Ackerman retiring after 13 years
Big East Conference commissioner Val Ackerman announced her retirement on Monday after 13 years as one of the most powerful women in college sports. Ackerman, 66, is leaving her position on Aug. 31. A...
Apr 20, 2026
GLP-1 boom nudges cannabis dispensaries to rethink offerings
By Mrinalika Roy and Sriparna Roy April 20 (Reuters) - The surging popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is quietly reshaping the $40 billion U.S. cannabis market, experts and industry executives said...
Apr 20, 2026
Kansas plucks MAC top freshman PG Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo
Kansas snagged MAC Freshman of the Year point guard Leroy Blyden Jr. from Toledo in the transfer portal. He made the All-MAC Third Team in 2025-26 after averaging 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assist...
Apr 20, 2026
Fed chief nominee Warsh commits to central bank's independence, with limits
By Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, will tell lawmakers at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that he...
Apr 20, 2026
Arts in Education Spring Celebration returns to downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - The Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration is back for its 41st year in downtown Peoria. Dave Poehls tells WMBD's "Greg and Dan" students come from all over Central Il...
Apr 20, 2026
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