Author Archives: Dalton Kemper
Peoria Police make arrest in July 31 homicide
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have made an arrest following a homicide on July 31 at 9:14 a.m. Police were able to identify 29-year-old Rodney Herron as a suspect in the incident before taking him int...
Aug 12, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
San Francisco becomes second U.S. city to mandate vaccines for bars, gyms
(Reuters) -San Francisco announced on Thursday that proof of full vaccination would be required for entry to restaurants, gyms and other indoor venues, aiming to curb a new wave of COVID infections th...
Aug 12, 2021 REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Mayor Ali reflects on first 100 days in office, looks forward to next 100
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Mayor Rita Ali addressed the media Thursday, marking her first 100 days in office. "Outside of motherhood, it is the most important job I've ever had, and I'm committed to givin...
Aug 12, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
Vacant home fire sees $10,000 in damage Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. -- A vacant, boarded up house caught fire Wednesday at 818 S. Shelley. Peoria Fire responded to the scene at 12:30 p.m. and found no one inside after searching the home. Heavy smoke and f...
Aug 11, 2021 1470&100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Comcast launches WiFi 'Lift Zones' in Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. -- Comcast Wednesday announced the launch of new WiFi-connected "Lift Zones" at community centers in the Peoria area. According to Comcast, Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and f...
Aug 11, 2021 The Comcast Lift Zone at the Lawncrest Rec Center on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Philadelphia. (Jeff Fusco/Comcast 2020)
IDPH launches online 'Vax Verfiy' system
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching Vax Verify, a new immunization portal that will allow Illinois adults to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Acco...
Aug 11, 2021 Midwest Communications
CDC recommends pregnant women get COVID-19 vaccine
(Reuters) -- Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19, based on a new analysis that did not show increased risk for miscarriage, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on...
Aug 11, 2021 REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File Photo
Biden seeks to support Florida schools threatened by governor over masks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is reviewing how it can get money to Florida school districts if the state's governor, Ron DeSantis, makes good on threats to withhold pay from school l...
Aug 10, 2021 REUTERS/Octavio Jones
New York Governor Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment findings
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Tuesday following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women, mounting legal pressure and demands for his departure by Presiden...
Aug 10, 2021 Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo/Handout via REUTERS
U.N. climate change report sounds 'code red for humanity'
(Reuters) -Global warming is dangerously close to spiralling out of control, a U.N. climate panel said in a landmark report Monday, warning the world is already certain to face further climate disrupt...
Aug 09, 2021 REUTERS/Fred Greaves/File Photo
