Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Discussions continue on improvements to Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. -- Glen Oak Park is set to undergo some big changes, and on Wednesday night, Park District leaders gave neighbors a chance to share their ideas. The Peoria Park District has more than $2 ...
Sep 02, 2021 (25 News)
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to block a Texas ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, dealing a major blow to abortion rights by leaving in place a state law...
Sep 02, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Storm clouds roll in over the U.S. Supreme Court, following an abortion ruling by the Texas legislature, in Washington, U.S., September 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
Update: At least 18 dead in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania flooding
(Reuters) -The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding and hazardous conditions on the roa...
Sep 02, 2021 A flooded parking area is seen during flash floods in Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S., September 1, 2021, in this still image taken from video obtained from social media. Mandatory credit JOHNNY BRUSA/via REUTERS
No new ethics reform in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- New ethics reform has failed to pass the Illinois House. House members did not accept Gov. J-B Pritzker's amendatory veto Tuesday night. The bill was passed earlier this year and ...
Sep 01, 2021 Will Stevenson/1470-100.3 WMBD
Evacuees urged not to return home after devastation from storm Ida
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Evacuees who fled Ida before the storm hammered southern Louisiana are being urged not to return home just yet as the long, arduous recovery is only beginning from one of the m...
Sep 01, 2021 FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows destroyed houses in a flooded area after Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, in Montegut, Louisiana, U.S. August 31, 2021. REUTERS/Marco Bello
State lawmakers approve revised legislative district maps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois lawmakers are sending a revised legislative district map to Gov. J-B Pritzker. The House and Senate came back to Springfield on Tuesday to approve the new political bound...
Sep 01, 2021 Midwest Communications
Small businesses will benefit from Illinois' new tax law
PEORIA, Ill. -- A new Illinois tax law aims to help small businesses save money on their taxes. The state and local taxes, or SALT deductions have a current cap of $10,000 that was put in place in 201...
Aug 31, 2021 (25 News)
Peoria shooting leaves man seriously injured
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called around 7:20 p.m. Monday to the area of Charlton Street and McBean on reports of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found an adult male victim with gunsho...
Aug 31, 2021 (25 News)
Biden declares major disaster after Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana
UPDATE 2:15 P.M. (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida, the White Ho...
Aug 30, 2021 The roof of a building next to Jax Brewery lies on the ground after it was blown off due to strong winds from Hurricane Ida in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., August 30, 2021. REUTERS/Devika Krishna Kumar
Illinois' mask mandate now in effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Heading to the store? Make sure you bring your mask. Illinois' new indoor mask mandate is now in effect, and includes stores, restaurants, bars, gyms and any other indoor public s...
Aug 30, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
