Author Archives: Julia Bradley
St. Philomena, Thomas Jefferson Schools Placed On Lockdown After Peoria Shooting
Two schools were placed on a soft lockdown Thursday morning after a shooting nearby, Peoria Police confirm. St. Philomena Catholic School, located at 3216 N. Emery Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Primary ...
Julia Bradley Aug 29, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
IL Lottery Makes Record Contribution To Schools
(Chicago)- As students across the state head back to school, the Illinois Lottery announced today a record $731 million contribution to the State of Illinois' Common School Fund for Fiscal Year 2019, ...
Julia Bradley Aug 29, 2019
Autopsy Results In On Mackinaw Man Killed In California
(25 News)-- The Lake County Sheriff's Office in California revealed the cause of death of 25-year-old Grant Whitaker, of Mackinaw, was blunt force trauma to the head. Whitaker was originally reported ...
Julia Bradley Aug 29, 2019
Collins: There's A Threat Of Severe Storms
Severe storms could roll into the Peoria area Thursday evening. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins says the main concerns are damaging winds over 60 miles per hour and large hail, ...
Julia Bradley Aug 29, 2019 Peoria Firefighters Local 50 Facebook/File
Dorian Will Be A Hurricane Approaching Florida
(AP) -Tropical Storm Dorian is nearing the Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as it continues on a path that could take it to the southeastern United States. The storm's maximum sustained winds Wednes...
Julia Bradley Aug 28, 2019 AP/Ramon Espinosa
Peoria County Discusses Recreational Marijuana Sales
Peoria County officials are looking into how to tax, zone and regulate recreational cannabis sales. Discussion on the matter began in a sub-committee Tuesday. County Administrator Scott Sorrel told bo...
Julia Bradley Aug 28, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Peoria Council Discusses Alcohol Sales At Theaters
(25 News)--A spirited discussion about allowing alcohol sales in Peoria movie Theaters almost never happened. When the discussion started, Councilman Dennis Cyr motioned to postpone until next month. ...
Julia Bradley Aug 28, 2019
Trump Declares G-7 Summit A 'Great Success'
(AP) - No, first lady Melania Trump hasn't had any secret meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The White House is clarifying comments made by President Donald Trump during a news conference ...
Julia Bradley Aug 27, 2019 AP/Andrew Harnik
Washington Man Charged With Murder For Missouri Crash
Ron Searle, 43, of Washington, was allegedly drunk when his pickup truck crossed the center line on Highway H in Crawford County, Missouri Saturday night, when he hit a motorcycle head-on, killing 25-...
Julia Bradley Aug 27, 2019 Peoria County Jail
Illinois Expands Coverage For Mammograms
(DeKalb)- Gov. J-B Pritzker signed legislation Monday expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. "When it comes to breast cancer in the United States, its f...
Julia Bradley Aug 27, 2019