Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Biden says US banking system is safe after SVB, Signature collapse
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden declared the US banking system "safe" and vowed stiffer bank regulation, after U.S. regulators were forced to step in with a series of emergency measures afte...
Mar 13, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about his budget for fiscal year 2024 at the Finishing Trades Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., March 9, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
UPDATE: Shots fired near West Peoria bar leaves three injured
UPDATED 8:22 A.M. WEST PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria County deputies were called to the area near KG's Sports Bar & Grill on W. Farmington Road in West Peoria around 1:40 a.m. Monday morning on reports o...
Mar 13, 2023 Midwest Communications
Trump looks to play catch-up to DeSantis on education in 2024 race
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Reuters) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has shown that waging cultural warfare over education can pay off with voters, and now Donald Trump is looking to get in on the action. The fo...
Mar 13, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speak at midterm election rallies, in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. November 7, 2022 and Tampa, Florida, U.S., November 8, 2022 in a combination of file photos. REUTERS/Gaelen Morse, Marco Bello
As you "Spring Forward", check smoke detectors and alarms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The State Fire Marshal's Office is reminding Illinois residents to test, inspect, and replace smoke and CO detectors and alarms as they Spring Forward this weekend. A new state la...
Mar 10, 2023 The EnergySmart Academy
US job growth beats expectations in February; wages rise moderately
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy added jobs at a solid clip in February, likely ensuring that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates for longer, though wage inflation showed signs of coo...
Mar 10, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Lawyers: Rossi stole $100 million from Reditus to fund lavish lifestyle
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. -- Former business partners accuse former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi of taking $100 million of the company's money to fund his own lavish lifestyle, according to new unsealed c...
Mar 10, 2023 (25 News)
Congress must strengthen safety regulations after derailment -- senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chair of the committee that will question Norfolk Southern Chief Executive Alan Shaw Thursday said Congress must pass reforms to strengthen rail safety regulations after a Fe...
Mar 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A burnt container is seen at the site where toxic chemicals were spilled following a train derailment, in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., February 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alan Freed
Biden's $6.8 trillion budget challenges Republicans, raises taxes on rich
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled plans for government spending and higher taxes on the wealthy, choosing the swing state of Pennsylvania to reveal his playbook for...
Mar 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks as he attends a Democratic National Committee rally at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland, U.S., August 25, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
UPDATE: Top US Senate Republican McConnell treated for concussion after fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, one of the most powerful figures in Washington, is being treated for a concussion and will remain in the hospital for several days after...
Mar 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the media after the weekly Senate Republican caucus luncheon with Republican leadership Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and John Thune (R-SD), at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 14, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
UPDATE: Teens and younger arrested after carjacking and crash
UPDATED 2:48 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say three teenagers and a youth younger than teenage are arrested after another reported carjacking in an area bordered by the West Bluff and Central Peo...
Mar 09, 2023 Sentaries Farmer (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
