Author Archives: Julia Bradley
'Jobs, jobs, jobs' the AI mantra as fears take back seat in Davos
By Jeffrey Dastin DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Biting cold, political tensions and doubts about artificial intelligence did nothing to curb the enthusiasm of business leaders in Davos over t...
Jan 23, 2026 The venue of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Romina Amato
This weekend will bring not only frigid conditions, but also a significant amount of snow
PEORIA, Ill. - Freezing cold temperatures and wind chills far below zero will keep most of us inside most of the weekend. But, 25 News Meteorologist Baliant Szalavari says we'll also see our next roun...
Jan 23, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
1st Operation Midway Blitz-related trial ends in acquittal after other cases fell apart
Judge grants voluntary dismissal of separate case over immigration agents' use of force Article Summary A federal jury in Chicago on Thursday found Juan Espinoza Martinez not guilty in a murder-for-hi...
Jan 23, 2026 U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory
Bovino signals to immigration agents as he leaves the Chicago’s Dirksen Federal
Courthouse on Oct. 28. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Vance defends ICE during visit to Minneapolis following weeks of unrest
By Heather Schlitz and Joseph Ax MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance delivered a broad defense of the thousands of federal agents leading an aggressive immigration enforcement oper...
Jan 23, 2026 ICE vehicles sit in the background as federal immigration agents listen to U.S. Vice President JD Vance speak at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. January 22, 2026. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS
Center for Prevention of Abuse receives significant grant to help human trafficking victims
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse announced on Thursday that it has received nearly $2 million to expand its programs and services. The center has been given $1,993,790 by the How...
Jan 23, 2026 (Center for Prevention of Abuse Facebook)
Peoria Fire: Illegal open burn damages S. Peoria garage
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called Thursday afternoon to a garage fire in the area of W. Howett and S. Blaine. Battalion Chief Josh Maroney said an "unattended illegal open burn" caused $5...
Jan 23, 2026 (Midwest Communications)
Peoria Heights finds compromise on parking for new development on Prospect Rd.
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - The Peoria Heights Village Board has reached a compromise on parking for new development along Prospect Road. On Tuesday night, the developer of 4425 N. Prospect, the current si...
Jan 21, 2026 (Ed Hammond/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
JPMorgan's Dimon warns of 'economic disaster' as Trump backs credit card rate cap
By Manya Saini Jan 21 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Wednesday that a proposal to cap credit card interest rates would amount to economic disaster, while U.S. President Donald Tr...
Jan 21, 2026 The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Thousands protest against Trump immigration policies
By Andrew Hay Jan 20 (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. workers and students marched through cities and university campuses on Tuesday in opposition to the immigration policies of President Donald Trump. O...
Jan 21, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators take part in a anti-ICE protest, after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7 during an immigration raid, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald/File Photo
Trump's plane lands safely after 'minor electrical issue,' Davos trip to continue
By Steve Holland ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump landed safely on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft on Tuesday night after cre...
Jan 21, 2026 A White House staff member looks back at Air Force One while boarding a replacement plane, also designated Air Force One, after making an unscheduled return landing due to an electrical problem identified mid-flight en route to Davos, Switzerland, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
