Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Trump legal risks deepen with charges of plot to reverse 2020 election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. efforts to hold Donald Trump criminally responsible in a plot to overturn the 2020 election were gaining steam, as the former president prepared to face federal charges in a...
Aug 03, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S., July 7, 2023. REUTERS/Scott Morgan/File Photo
Residents escape fire in Peoria, home demolished
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria crews were called to the area of W. Gift and N. Isabell for a residential fire Wednesday morning. Fire officials said fire broke out around 10 a.m., with flames showing from the ...
Aug 02, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three former dancers for Grammy-winning singer Lizzo accused her of creating a hostile work environment, including weight shaming and sexually denigrating behavior, in a lawsui...
Aug 02, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Lizzo performs at the Glastonbury Festival site in Somerset, Britain, June 24, 2023. REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo
Peoria Heights contract with Peoria Fire Department up in the air after Tuesday board meeting
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - After more than an hour of passionate public comment before the Peoria Heights Board of Trustees, a key vote taken Tuesday afternoon could put the deal between the City of Peo...
Aug 02, 2023 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Mega Millions jackpot grows even bigger after no winner Tuesday night
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one matched all the numbers in Tuesday night's drawing. The winning numbers were 8, 24, 30, 45, 61 and the yellow...
Aug 02, 2023 (Multi-State Lottery Association/Mega Millions)
Trump charged in US special counsel probe in efforts to overturn 2020 election
UPDATED 6:46 p.m. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday for his wide-ranging efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the third time in four months that the former U.S. president ha...
Aug 01, 2023 Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 29, 2023. REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario/File Photo
Man arrested in connection with Princeville animal cruelty case. Here's what we know
PRINCEVILLE, Ill. (25 News) - A man wanted in connection with an animal cruelty case in Princeville back in May has been arrested. Police arrested 41-year-old Stephen Kalb on Friday at the East Peoria...
Aug 01, 2023 Stephen Kalb (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Over $1 Billion up for grabs with Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing
CHICAGO, Ill. - Americans are lining up to change their lottery luck Tuesday night. One lucky winner could grab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fourth-largest prize in the game's hi...
Aug 01, 2023 (Mega Millions Consortium)
Central IL law enforcement embrace 'National Night Out' opportunities
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Local police will be out in force Tuesday night for National Night Out Against Crime. Officer Dramaine Taylor, with Washington Police, tells WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show", the sole...
Aug 01, 2023 Maryland GovPics / CC
UPDATE: Caterpillar's 2023 margin forecast, upbeat results send shares to record high
UPDATED 12:06 P.M. (Reuters) -Caterpillar Inc said on Tuesday that strong demand for heavy machinery from construction and mining industries is expected to drive full-year operating margin near the to...
Aug 01, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Caterpillar Inc. equipment is on display for sale at a retail site in San Diego, California, U.S., March 3, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
