Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Biden, Trump to woo union workers in Michigan as auto strikes grow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Joe Biden and Donald Trump will speak to striking auto workers in rare back-to-back events in Michigan this week, highlighting how important unions are to the 2024 presidential ...
Sep 26, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) union workers picket outside the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, U.S., September 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dieu-Nalio Chery/File Photo
Two Classic Rock bands headed to Peoria next spring
PEORIA, Ill. - Two powerhouse Classic Rock bands, big especially in the 70s and 80s, are coming to the Peoria Civic Center next spring. Civic Center General Manager Rik Edgar tells WMBD's "Greg and Da...
Sep 25, 2023 (Peoria Civic Center)
Ford says 'significant gaps' remain in UAW labor contract talks
(Reuters) -Ford Motor said on Sunday that despite progress in some areas, it still has "significant gaps to close" on key economic issues before it can reach a new labor agreement with the United Auto...
Sep 25, 2023 A striking UAW member pickets outside the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, U.S., September 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dieu-Nalio Chery
US House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that stand no chance of becoming law and could force a partial shutdown...
Sep 25, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol dome is seen in a reflection outside the United States Capitol building in Washington, U.S., September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Peoria gas prices drop a few cents from last week
PEORIA, Ill. - The average price for gas in the Peoria area has dropped 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.74 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's local survey of gas stations....
Sep 25, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Hollywood's writers union reached a preliminary labor agreement with major studios on Sunday, a deal expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television...
Sep 25, 2023 FILE PHOTO: SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers rally during their ongoing strike, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
GM, Stellantis dealers and customers face dwindling parts as UAW strike expands
(Reuters) - U.S. auto workers expanded their strike on Friday with a clear target for distress: dealers who sell and service GM and Stellantis vehicles. Selling and installing parts is one of the most...
Sep 23, 2023 Striking UAW workers picket outside a Stellantis facility in Center Line, Michigan, U.S., September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Dieu-Nalio Chery
Teenager is Peoria's 20th homicide victim of the year. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenage boy has died after a shooting early Friday night in Central Peoria. The boy was found just before 7 p.m. on N. Great Oak Road, near Parkwood Commons, with gunshot wounds. The ...
Sep 23, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
UPDATE: US Senator Menendez hit with bribery charges over Egypt ties
UPDATED 2:14 P.M. NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors on Friday charged powerful Senator Bob Menendez and his wife with taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, which could complic...
Sep 22, 2023 U.S. Senator Robert Menedez (D-NJ) walks to the Senate floor for a procedural vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Biden sets up White House office on gun violence prevention
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden is establishing a new office of gun violence prevention at the White House to implement existing laws and work with local authorities to pass gun safety ...
Sep 22, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 16, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File photo
