Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Ford Recalls 550,000 Vehicles For Seat Problem
(AP) - Ford is recalling more than 550,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because seat backs may not properly restrain people in a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 through 2020 F-150 pickups, 2...
Julia Bradley Aug 30, 2019
Canton Dispensary Approved For Recreational Pot Sales
A Canton facility is one of five sites to be approved for a "same-site" cannabis license in Illinois. Salveo Health & Wellness Dispensary, located at 3104 N. Main Street in Canton, is the only Cen...
Julia Bradley Aug 30, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Florida Preps For 'Absolute Monster' Of A Storm
(AP) - Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land over Labor Day weekend, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as the storm approaches. In a video he tweeted Thursday evening, Pres...
Julia Bradley Aug 30, 2019 AP/NOAA
'Tireless Project' Returns This Weekend
Peoria's Tireless Project is back. The monthly collection of unwanted tires for Peoria residents will resume at JIMAX, located at 2000 W. Clark Street in Peoria. Hours of collection are planned for 8-...
Julia Bradley Aug 30, 2019
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