Author Archives: Julia Bradley
March planned in Peoria as part of 'village approach' to curb violence
PEORIA, Ill. - An advocate for young people believes "enough is enough" when it comes to on-going violence in Peoria, including the deaths of children. The "Stop the Violence" march is scheduled for S...
Jul 08, 2025 Next Level Academies. (25 News)
Gaza ceasefire can be reached but may take more time, Israeli officials say
JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) -Gaps in Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Qatar between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas can be bridged but it may take more than a few days to reach a deal, Israe...
Jul 08, 2025 A Palestinian man stands at the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
Midwest Food Bank delivering emergency aid to Central Texas flood victims
PEORIA, Ill. - Midwest Food Bank, based in Central Illinois, is providing aid for emergency food and supplies in Central Texas where flash floods have killed more than 100 people. The food bank, teami...
Jul 08, 2025 (Midwest Food Bank)
Hopes fade for missing Texas flood victims as death toll hovers around 100
KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -Search teams plodded through muddy riverbanks and flew aircraft over flood-ravaged central Texas on Monday as hopes dimmed of finding survivors among dozens still missing f...
Jul 08, 2025 A law enforcement member works in recovery operations following flooding on the Guadalupe River, in Camp Mystic, Hunt, Texas, U.S. July 7, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Trump calls Musk's formation of new party "ridiculous" and criticizes his own NASA pick
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Sunday called Elon Musk's plans to form a new political party "ridiculous," launching new barbs at the tech billionaire and saying the Musk ally he once...
Jul 07, 2025 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Teens seriously injured in shooting Sunday night in S. Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Police say a 19-year-old and 17-year-old were both seriously injured in a shooting Sunday night in S. Peoria. Sgt. Amy Dotson says officers were called just before 9 p.m. Sunday to the ...
Jul 07, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
GasBuddy: Peoria gas prices are down a bit, following a national trend
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped 2.4 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 148 stations in Peoria. Prices in Peoria are ...
Jul 07, 2025 Orin Zebest / CC
Peoria man accused of killing 7-month-old son ordered to stay in jail until trial
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man charged with the homicide of his infant son will remain in jail until his trial. 41-year-old Dwayne Davis was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder. He's ...
Jul 04, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
East Peoria fire chief urges residents to "play it safe" on the 4th of July
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - When it comes to the 4th of July, it's really best to leave the fireworks to the professionals. East Peoria Fire Chief Bobby Zimmerman says what you can actually buy and use in Ill...
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ISP: Expect increased law enforcement throughout 4th of July weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The 4th of July weekend gets underway Friday, and Illinois State Police will be out in force watching for the "fatal four". Those are the four most common contributing factors in f...
Jul 04, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
