Author Archives: Julia Bradley
AstraZeneca, U.S. agree 500,000 more supplies of COVID-19 antibody cocktail
(Reuters) - AstraZeneca will supply up to half a million extra doses of its experimental antibody-based COVID-19 combination therapy to the United States, in a bright spot for the company after more g...
Mar 16, 2021 Vials labelled with broken sticker "AstraZeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a broken syringe are seen in front of a displayed U.S. flag in this illustration taken March 15, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Fire leaves one dead in Peoria; victim ID'ed
***UPDATE*** 3/15/21 3:22 P.M. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has identified the deceased as 59-year-old Kenneth Carson. Harwood ruled Carson died of smoke inhalation and burns that covered 100% ...
Mar 15, 2021 Midwest Communications
NE Monroe home damaged by fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called around 7 a.m. Monday to the 2300 block of NE Monroe for a house fire. Fire Battalion Chief Steve Rada said first crews on the scene reported smoke and f...
Mar 15, 2021 Midwest Communications
CEFCU purchases several branches of Simmons Bank
PEORIA, Ill. -- CEFCU is expanding its operations with the purchase of four Illinois branches of Simmons Bank near St. Louis. The purchase includes locations in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Columbia, Edwards...
Mar 15, 2021 cefcu.com
Biden White House launching 'Help is Here' tour to promote stimulus package in key states
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and his allies are hitting the road this week to promote the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill he signed in law last week as the right prescription for a co...
Mar 15, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden is applauded by Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as he arrives to speak about the $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan Act" during an event to celebrate the legislation in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
Beyonce, Taylor Swift make Grammy history as women dominate big prizes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish took the top prizes at the Grammy Awards on Sunday but Beyonce was the big winner on a history making night marked by multiple wins for women. Be...
Mar 15, 2021 Taylor Swift wins the Grammy for Album of the Year for "Folklore" in this screen grab taken from video of the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 14, 2021. CBS/Handout via REUTERS
Peoria home destroyed by early morning fire
PEORIA,Ill. -- Firefighters were called to the 2200 block of W. Howett early Monday morning on reports of a house fire. Fire Battalion Chief Ralph Phillips said crews found heavy fire and smoke coming...
Mar 15, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
State COVID roundup 3/14: Over 4 million doses administered
CHICAGO - Illinois health officials reported 1,484 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including 19 additional deaths statewide as Illinois has administered more than 4 million vac...
Mar 15, 2021 Midwest Communications
Bradley Women's Basketball team headed to NCAA tournament
PEORIA, Ill. -- With a 78-70 win over Drake in the championship game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, the Bradley Braves Women's Basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament. Bradley ...
Mar 15, 2021 Bradley University
Biden wants to await outcome of sexual misconduct probe of Cuomo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden declined on Sunday to call on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign over sexual misconduct allegations, saying he wanted to await the outcome of an invest...
Mar 15, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn of the White House towards reporters, in Washington, U.S., March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Cheriss May
