Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Illinois Laws Raise Gas And Cigarette Taxes
(AP) - Illinois residents under 21 won't be able to buy tobacco products and cigarettes will cost more under new laws taking effect on Monday. Illinois will join a handful of other states banning sale...
Jul 01, 2019
Supreme Court To Decide On Trump Bid To End DACA
(AP) - The Supreme Court will decide whether President Donald Trump can end an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation. The justices' order Friday sets up high-stakes legal argum...
Jun 28, 2019
When It's Hot, Leave Pets At Home
In the heat, just leave Fido at home. Becky Spencer, with Peoria County Animal Protection Services, says with highs over 90 degrees this weekend, resist taking your dog in the car, where temperatures ...
Jun 28, 2019
With The Heat, More Boaters Expected On The River
With highs in the 90s this weekend, expect a lot of boats on the Illinois river. Fondulac Park District Police Chief Michael Johnson says safety on the water is something that all boaters need to take...
Jun 28, 2019
UnityPoint And Sanford Health Sign Letter Of Intent
UnityPoint Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have announced plans to join brands. The health systems are exploring joining forces to become the destination for personalized primary care in ...
Jun 28, 2019
Border Bill Exposes Dems' Rift Over Limits Of Fighting Trump
(AP) - Legislation to provide humanitarian aid to migrants spilling across the southwest border has exposed deep and bitter division among House Democrats. The bill the House passed Thursday dealt a b...
Jun 28, 2019
Biden Says Harris Misrepresented Busing Stance
(AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden says Kamala Harris mispresented his position on school busing decades ago, but he doesn't think she did it intentionally. The California senator challenged Biden...
Jun 28, 2019
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-...
Jun 28, 2019
Services Announced For Fallen Fulton Co. Deputy
Visitation and funeral services will be held Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1 for 39-year-old Fulton County Deputy Troy Chisum, killed in the line of duty Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Chisum was shot a...
Jun 27, 2019 Illinois State Police
Pritzker Increases Benefits For Families Of Fallen First Responders
CHICAGO - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that doubles the death benefits for families of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters, a day after Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Troy Ch...
Jun 27, 2019
