Author Archives: Dalton Kemper
Bradley University returning to in-person graduation
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University announced Friday a return to in-person graduations this spring. In addition to acknowledging 2021 graduates through multiple ceremonies, the university will also cel...
Mar 12, 2021 MWC-Bradley Campus 2020
Stimulus checks could hit bank accounts this weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Some Americans will receive the latest round of COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as this weekend, the White House said Thursday. White House press secretary Jen Psaki made the anno...
Mar 11, 2021 Midwest Communications
Biden to direct states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would direct U.S. states to make all adults eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by May 1 and urged Americans to remain vigilant against ...
Mar 11, 2021 REUTERS/Tom Brenner
High school traditions will still look different in Spring 2021
PEORIA, Ill. -- High school events were deterred in Spring 2020 when COVID-19 hit the United States, forcing administrators to cancel events like prom, senior night and graduation. This year, those ev...
Mar 10, 2021 Midwest Communications
Senate confirms Biden nominee Garland as U.S. attorney general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's nominee for attorney general, as the federal appellate judge won the support ...
Mar 10, 2021 Drew Angerer/Pool via REUTERS
Tazewell County recognizes Underground Railroad Coordinators
MORTON, Ill. -- Tazewell County held the first recognition Tuesday of Underground Railroad Coordinators throughout the county, as people gathered to honor the individuals at Hirstein Cemetery. The Und...
Mar 09, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
State COVID roundup 3/9: Nearly 3.5 million doses administered
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Tuesday reported nearly 3.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has been administered in the state. 75,372 doses were administere...
Mar 09, 2021 Midwest Communications
Peoria Public Schools to offer Summer School to all students
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Public Schools (PPS) will offer Summer School to all students after the 2020-2021 school year, according to Dr. Nimisha Bhatt. Bhatt presented the Summer School plan at Monday n...
Mar 08, 2021 (1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria City Council District 4 candidate withdraws from race
PEORIA, Ill. -- After being appointed to the Illinois Human Rights Commission by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Peoria City Council District 4 candidate Steve Kouri is withdrawing from the race. In a release, Ko...
Mar 08, 2021 Courtesy: Steve Kouri Campaign Facebook
Work beginning on Western Ave. face-lift
PEORIA, Ill. -- Road work is under way on Western Ave. in Peoria for a major project that will completely reconstruct the road. The stretch of road on Western that stretches about half a mile, between...
Mar 08, 2021 Midwest Communications
