Author Archives: Julia Bradley
UPDATED: Gunshot wound sends one to the hospital in Peoria
UPDATE: 9:57 a.m. Peoria, Ill -- A victim is being treated for a bullet wound to the leg after a shooting reported last night in Peoria. It's the latest word from Police as the investigation continues...
Nov 05, 2021 (25 News)
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to new 19-month low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh 19-month low last week, suggesting the economy was regaining momentum amid a significant impr...
Nov 04, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Relief for companies; Biden's vaccine mandate to be enforced after New Year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will begin enforcing his mandate that private-sector workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly starting Jan. 4, in a reprieve to companies s...
Nov 04, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden responds to a question from a reporter after speaking about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and booster shots in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 24, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
ICC names Ali's replacement
PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois Central College has selected one of its deans to fill the role on campus formerly held by Peoria Mayor Rita Ali. The school on Wednesday named Arnitria Shaw as ICC's Vice Pres...
Nov 04, 2021 (Illinois Central College)
U.S. congressman says House Democrats could finish votes on social, infrastructure bills on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Rick Larsen said on Wednesday his fellow House Democrats could complete votes on President Joe Biden's social spending and infrastructure bills as early as mi...
Nov 04, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representative Rick Larsen speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
EV startup Rivian could be worth nearly as much as Honda in U.S. IPO
(Reuters) -Rivian Automotive Inc, which is backed by Amazon.com Inc, is targeting a valuation of more than $53 billion for its U.S. debut, making the electric vehicle manufacturer potentially almost a...
Nov 03, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Rivian introduces R1T all-electric pickup truck at Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 27, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Deere strike set to continue as workers reject second contract
(Reuters) -Deere & Co workers were set to continue their three-week-old strike after they voted to reject a second contract reached between the U.S. tractor maker and the United Auto Workers (UAW)...
Nov 03, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The Deere & Co farm equipment plant in Ankeny, Iowa, U.S. October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Scott Morgan
U.S. to start giving COVID-19 vaccines to young children
(Reuters) - The United States is set to begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 as soon as Wednesday, with roughly 28 million school-age kids now eligible for the shots that provide pr...
Nov 03, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A syringe is filled with a dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up community vaccination center at the Gateway World Christian Center in Valley Stream, New York, U.S., February 23, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
U.S. Senate Democrats return to voting rights with eye on filibuster
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats will try to advance voting rights legislation in the face of overwhelming Republican opposition for a fourth time on Wednesday, amid pressure to break the ...
Nov 03, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Voting rights activists rally at the Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon following a three-day, 70-mile “Freedom to Vote Relay” from West Virginia, in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2021. REUTERS/Shuran Huang/File Photo
Republicans capture Virginia governorship, dealing setback to Biden
FAIRFAX, Va. (Reuters) - Republicans won the Virginia governor's election and were within striking distance in New Jersey on Wednesday, a warning that President Joe Biden's Democrats are in trouble he...
Nov 03, 2021 Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks during his election night party at a hotel in Chantilly, Virginia, U.S., November 3, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
