Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Moderna's new booster produces stronger response against Omicron
(Reuters) - Moderna Inc said on Wednesday an upgraded version of its coronavirus vaccine produced a better immune response as a booster dose against the Omicron variant than the original shot in a stu...
Julia Bradley Jun 08, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A vial and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed Moderna logo, in this illustration taken, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Arson causes mobile home fire in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters responded to a mobile home early Wednesday morning in the area of W. Bonny Doon Lane and N. Hale Avenue. When crews arrived around 2:45 a.m., the home was entirely ...
Julia Bradley Jun 08, 2022 Midwest Communications
Trump ally Kristi Noem wins in South Dakota, Montana midterm primary a tight race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, easily won the Republican nomination to seek reelection in November, while a former member of ...
Julia Bradley Jun 08, 2022 FILE PHOTO: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum during the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention in Houston, Texas, U.S. May 27, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Uvalde shooting, abortion ruling heighten U.S. extremist threats, DHS says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Texas school shooting, a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion and grievances about security at the U.S.-Mexico border could mobilize American extremists to violence, the...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Flowers, toys, and other objects to remember the victims of the deadliest U.S. school mass shooting in nearly a decade, resulting in the death of 19 children and two teachers, are pictured at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, U.S., May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Veronica G. Cardenas/File Photo
Schumer gives more time for U.S. Senate gun legislation talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he is giving negotiators in the chamber more time to try to reach a deal on gun legislation. "Senator (Chris) Murp...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) answers questions during the weekly Democratic news conference at the United States Capitol building in Washington, U.S., May 24, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
IL American Water: Farmington Boil Order begins Tuesday
FARMINGTON, Ill. -- Illinois American Water is completing an investment project at the Farmington Water Treatment plant. The work includes replacing a tank valve. It requires a boil order for the City...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2022 1470-100.3 WMBD
Trump ally seeks return to Congress, California votes on crime in U.S. midterm primaries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former member of Donald Trump's cabinet will attempt a return to the U.S. Congress in Montana and California Democrats concerned about crime may oust one of their own as voter...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump walks past Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke as he stands to address the 17th annual September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 11, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Proud Boys leader Tarrio charged with sedition for role in U.S. Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The former leader of the right-wing group the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, and four associates were charged with seditious conspiracy on Monday for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021,...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Members of the far-right Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio (C), rally in support of U.S. President Donald Trump to protest against the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo
PCCHD offering pediatric COVID-19 booster clinic this week
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department has announced a special Pediatric COVID-19 booster clinic for kids 5-11 years of age that begins Monday, June 6. Children will be given the Pfi...
Julia Bradley Jun 06, 2022 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
A Former Bradley University president has died
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University on Monday announced the passing of a former president. Dr. John Brazil, who served as Bradley's 8th president from 1992 to 1999, died on June 2nd. Brazil left Bradle...
Julia Bradley Jun 06, 2022 David Wilson / CC