Author Archives: Julia Bradley
J&J says second shot boosts protection for moderate-severe COVID-19 to 94%
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday a second shot of its COVID-19 vaccine given about two months after the first increased its effectiveness to 94% in the United States against mode...
Sep 21, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Johnson & Johnson logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo/File Photo
Bar on Farmington Road damaged by fire
HANNA CITY, Ill. -- Lightning is believed to have started a fire at the Refuel Bar in Hanna City. Logan-Trivoli Fire Chief David Tuttle said Peoria County Sheriff's Deputies, doing routine patrols, we...
Sep 21, 2021 (25 News)
Two injured in Peoria shootings
PEORIA, Ill. -- A second shooting Monday night in Peoria left a woman critically wounded, according to police. Peoria Police Lt. John Briggs said officers were called about 9:20 p.m. to the 2300 block...
Sep 21, 2021 (25 News)
Persons of interest in custody connected to fatal shooting, victim identified
UPDATED 4:23PM Chief Eric Echevarria said Tuesday several persons of interest are in custody in connection with the truck, and that the truck -- believed to be stolen -- has been located. ------------...
Sep 21, 2021 (25 News)
U.S. re-opens to international travelers with vaccine requirements
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will re-open to air passengers from China, India, Britain and many other European countries who have received COVID-19 vaccines in early November, White House c...
Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Passengers walk past artwork between terminals at IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Houston, Texas, U.S., July 21, 2020. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
Kherat: No disruptions at Peoria High Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police arrested nine people in connection with a large fight outside Peoria High School on Friday. Seven juveniles involved in the incidents were taken to the Peoria Police Depar...
Sep 20, 2021 25 News
Crunch time for Congress with Biden's agenda, and debt limit, on the line
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress returns to session on Monday facing a massive agenda and a tight time crunch, with President Joe Biden's Democrats hoping to pass sweeping domestic programs, f...
Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the US Capitol is seen as Senators work to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo
Pfizer/BioNTech say data show COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective in kids
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in 5 to 11 year olds, and they plan to ask for authorization to use the vaccine in childre...
Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Gunn: Chamber's vision for growing Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- How can the City of Peoria reach it's full potential? Joshua Gunn, CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, told WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show", in order to make progress over the n...
Sep 17, 2021 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Police respond to crash involving school bus
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police closed east bound Charter Oak Road at Orange Prairie around 7:20 a.m. Friday due to an accident. Thomas Bruch, Director of Public Relations and Community Engagement for P...
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