Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn can win a medal, says coach Svindal
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn can win a medal in Sunday's women's Olympic downhill despite her knee injury, coach Aksel Lund Svindal said on Friday after the U.S. Alpine ski great ...
Feb 06, 2026 Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - St. Moritz, Switzerland - December 14, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. with coach Aksel Lund Svindal during practice before the Women's Super G REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website
By Michael Erman and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a website meant to offer consumers access to discounted prescription m...
Feb 06, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks next to U.S. Chief Design Officer at the National Design Studio, Joe Gebbia, during an event to unveil the TrumpRx drug discount site, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
Peoria church celebrates 'Soup-er Bowl Sunday' to help families in need
PEORIA, Ill. - There's a game on Sunday that has very little to do with football, and everything to do with giving. Karol Castens, Missions and Outreach Co-Chair with Peoria's Northwest United Methodi...
Feb 06, 2026 Decorations in celebration of "Soup-er Bowl Sunday" at Peoria's Northwest United Methodist Church. (1470 and 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast
By Nandita Bose and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump defended three members of his cabinet whose actions have drawn scrutiny and touted U.S. military strength in a fr...
Feb 05, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump receives a standing ovation as he speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
Trump tightens control over 50,000 federal workers
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its overhaul of the U.S. government's civil service system, according to a government statement, giving t...
Feb 05, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
Huge 'Ghost' tour makes a stop at the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. - Hardcore fans started lining up in the cold before dawn on Thursday outside the Peoria Civic Center Box Office. "It's the biggest production that the (Peoria) Civic Center has had since...
Feb 05, 2026 Ghost is bringing its Skeletour World Tour to the Peoria Civic Center in February (Photo: Peoria Civic Center)
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, likely boosted by snowstorms across much of the country,...
Feb 05, 2026 An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Statewide partnership with Ring builds on existing program at Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse
By Imani McClay PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a statewide partnership with Amazon's Ring and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide securi...
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'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie pleads for safe return of missing mother
By Erica Stapleton and Steve Gorman TUCSON, Arizona, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Popular U.S. morning news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video message on Wednesday addressing anyone who might be holding her ...
Feb 05, 2026 A notice circulated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona , U.S. February 1, 2026. Pima County Sheriff’s Office/Handout via REUTERS
US pushes to widen talks with Iran beyond nuclear issue
By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Feb 4 - Meaningful talks between the United States and Iran will have to include Tehran's missile arsenal and other issues, U.S. Secretary of State Marco R...
Feb 04, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo
