Author Archives: Julia Bradley
UPDATE: Peoria man identified as victim in fatal East Peoria crash
UPDATED 5:08 P.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - The victim in a fatal two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in East Peoria has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 30-year-old Dominque Stringe...
Jul 03, 2025 Illinois State Police are investigating a crash on the East Peoria side of I-74 Thursday morning, involving a semi and a passenger vehicle. (25 News)
US job growth beats expectations in June, unemployment rate dips to 4.1%
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job growth was solid in June while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%, suggesting the labor market remained stable and potentially allowing the Federal Reserve...
Jul 03, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photo
US House Republicans head toward final vote on Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill toward a final yes-or-no vote early on Thursday morning, appe...
Jul 03, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A view shows the dome of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
PCCHD offers tips on staying safe throughout the 4th of July weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - With families and friends getting together for 4th of July cookouts over the next few days, the Peoria City/County Health Department says it's important to keep cold foods cold...and ho...
Jul 03, 2025 PictureThisImages / Depositphotos.com
Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty at criminal trial
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on Wednesday after a criminal trial in which two of the music mogul's former girlfriends testified that he physically and sexually abused them. ...
Jul 02, 2025 Sean "Diddy" Combs and his attorney Marc Agnifilo discuss how to respond to a new note sent by jurors, during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., July 1, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
Record July Fourth travel expected as Americans hit the road and the skies
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A record number of Americans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday by road and air, travel industry statistics show, but many last-minute travelers say their plans depen...
Jul 02, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Travelers check the status of their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 30, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
Teens indicted on murder charges for S. Peoria tow yard death last month
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers were indicted on Tuesday in connection with the death of a tow yard employee in June. A Peoria County grand jury indicted 18-year-old Terrance Shaw and 16-year-old Jaylin ...
Jul 02, 2025 Brian Turner / CC
Trump tax-cut plan returns to US House, Republicans divided on bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The debate within President Donald Trump's Republican Party over a massive tax-cut and spending bill returns to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, as party leaders try to...
Jul 02, 2025 The U.S. Capitol building is seen as a thunderstorm rolls through Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
American Idol and The Voice Star Victor Solomon to Sing National Anthem at Red White and BOOM!
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's own Victor Solomon will sing the National Anthem ahead of Choose Greater Peoria RED WHITE AND BOOM! presented by i3 Broadband on the 4th of July over the Peoria and East Peoria...
Jul 02, 2025
ICC President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey announces her retirement
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - After nearly 40 years of service in higher education, Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025. Quirk-Ba...
Jul 01, 2025 Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey announces three new programs to start in the fall of 2024, at a press conference on July 9th, 2024. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
