Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Biden to reopen online health insurance marketplaces
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will reopen the nation's online health insurance marketplace for people who cannot obtain coverage through their employers, the White House said on Thur...
Jan 28, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about administration plans to strengthen American manufacturing during a brief appearance in the South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 25, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Arrest made in Peoria homicide investigation
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have arrested 58-year-old Michael Dyer in connection with the death of Jeffrey Blevins, whose body was found inside an RV on January 22 in the 8300 block of N. Knoxville ...
Jan 27, 2021
Rep. Spain appointed Assistant Republican Leader
PEORIA, Ill. -- After serving as Republican Conference Chairman for the past year and a half, State Rep. Ryan Spain, of Peoria, has been promoted to Assistant Republican Leader. As a member of the lea...
Jan 27, 2021 Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) calling the Republican Conference into a caucus meeting on the Illinois House Floor during the waning days of the Lame-Duck Session at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield on January 9, 2021.
BU hopes to loosen restrictions in second semester
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University students returned to their classrooms on Wednesday as the second semester began. Bradley Spokesperson Renee Charles said the university is asking students and staff ...
Jan 27, 2021 MWC-Bradley Campus 2020
Illinois tax season begins February 12
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- February 12th is the first day Illinoisans can file their state and federal taxes. The Illinois Department of Revenue is urging residents to file their taxes electronically to get...
Jan 27, 2021 Midwest Communications
Biden to suspend federal drilling, strengthen environmental justice in new climate orders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will announce on Wednesday a new batch of executive actions aimed at combating climate change that will pause new oil and gas leases on federal land and...
Jan 27, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden arrives to speak about modernizing infrastructure and his plans for tackling climate change during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Top U.S. Capitol security officials apologize for 'failings' in Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top U.S. Capitol security officials apologized on Tuesday for "failings" during the deadly attack on the building by followers of then-President Donald Trump in a bid to stop th...
Jan 26, 2021 FILE PHOTO: An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. LREUTERS/Leah Millis
Coroner's Office releases Mobile Morgue
PEORIA, Ill. -- Over the past few months, the Peoria County Coroner's Office has used a Mobile Morgue to ensure, despite a rising number of local deaths, families' loved ones were properly handled and...
Jan 26, 2021 Peoria County Coroner's Office
Democrats may move forward on coronavirus aid without Republicans: Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats will move forward on U.S. President Joe Biden's coronavirus relief plan without Republican support if necessary, U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tu...
Jan 26, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) listens during his virtual meeting with retired U.S. General Lloyd Austin, nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to be his Secretary of Defense, at the Capitol in Washington, U.S., December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
Collins: Snow, rain and freezing rain mix Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria area really didn't get much in the way of snow Monday night. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins told WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show", that's because the t...
Jan 26, 2021 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
