Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Kamala Harris says U.S. focus on Afghan evacuations, pledges open South China Sea
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Singapore that the United States was focusing on evacuation efforts taking place in Afghanistan and that there w...
Aug 23, 2021 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (not pictured) hold a joint news conference in Singapore, August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool
Peoria shooting leaves two injured overnight
PEORIA, Ill. -- A shooting near Peoria's Harrison Homes sent two people to hospital early Monday morning. Peoria Police were initially called just after 12:30 a.m. to the 2000 block of S. Frieden and ...
Aug 23, 2021 (25 News)
IL lawmakers to return to Springfield to discuss redistricting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House and Senate will return to Springfield on August 31 for a special session focused on redistricting. Lawmakers will discuss potential changes in the legislative ma...
Aug 21, 2021 Midwest Communications
Reditus Labs warns variant is mutating quickly
PEKIN, Ill. -- Pekin-based Reditus Labs has released new data indicating the Delta variant is mutating rapidly in Illinois, and nearly all who have tested positive for COVID-19 are infected with the v...
Aug 21, 2021 Courtesy of Reditus Labs
Biden's Afghanistan policy fading in importance for war-weary Americans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden is brushing off criticism of his administration's chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal because he and his aides believe the political fallout at home will be limit...
Aug 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
Three injured in Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just before 6 p.m. Thursday to the 200 block of N. Charlton Street on reports of a shooting. A ShotSpotter alert indicated multiple rounds were fired. When th...
Aug 20, 2021 (25 News)
Peoria shooting suspect surrenders
UPDATE - PEORIA, Ill. - A man wanted in connection with a weekend shooting has surrendered. Peoria police were looking for Jared Cameron, 29. Cameron was wanted in connection with an incident in the 2...
Aug 19, 2021 Courtesy: Peoria Police Department
BU prepares for Move-In this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University students will be back on campus this weekend. BU's Move-In begins with returning students on Friday, August 20 at 9 a.m. "And, on Saturday (August 21), our first-yea...
Aug 19, 2021 MWC-Bradley Campus 2020
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 17-month low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a 17-month low last week, pointing to another month of robust job growth, though surging COVID-19 inf...
Aug 19, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A hiring sign is seen at the register of Burger Boy restaurant, as many restaurant businesses face staffing shortages in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Amira Karaoud
Gas leak shuts down N. Knoxville overnight
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Firefighters, Public Works, and Police were called to a large gas leak late Wednesday night. Battalion Chief Stephen Rada said crews responded to the 2200 block of North Knoxvil...
Aug 19, 2021 (25 News)
