Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Jobless claims up again in Illinois, 200K another new record
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus. The jump in Illinois, breaking a re...
Apr 10, 2020 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
'Peoria Grown' distributes fresh produce to families during pandemic
PEORIA, Ill. -- A local non-profit, Peoria Grown, typically puts on cooking classes to teach kids and their families about healthy food choices. Since Illinois' stay-at-home order went into effect at ...
Apr 09, 2020 (Peoria Grown Facebook Page)
6.6 million Americans file for unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) - With a startling 6.6 million people seeking jobless benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark: Roughly one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past...
Apr 09, 2020 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Congress in standoff on virus aid, but checks coming
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next coronavirus aid package. The White House wants to pump $250 billion into a small business fund but opposes Democrats' propo...
Apr 09, 2020 Midwest Communications
Sanders dropping out of the presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, has ended his presidential bid....
Apr 08, 2020 This image from video provided by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign shows Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as he announces he is ending his presidential campaign Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Burlington, Vt. (Bernie Sanders for President via AP)
Democrats want additions to Trump $250B emergency virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Democratic leaders want to add hundreds of billions of dollars for health care, state and local governments, and food stamps to the $250 billion in emergency aid Presid...
Apr 08, 2020 Midwest Communications
CDC weighs loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronav...
Apr 08, 2020 Midwest Communications
Man injured in single-vehicle crash with entrapment
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria emergency personnel were called just before 6:00 p.m. Tuesday to the 800 block of N. Western Avenue for a one-vehicle accident with entrapment. Crews found an SUV on its side wi...
Apr 08, 2020
Overnight shooting sends one to the hospital
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 2600 block of Wardcliffe Drive on reports of a shooting. Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said officers found a man...
Apr 08, 2020 Midwest Communications
CityLink requires riders to wear masks
PEORIA, Ill. -- Starting Wednesday, April 8, you will have to wear a mask, or alternative protective covering for your face, to ride a CityLink bus until further notice due to the COVID-19 cris...
Apr 07, 2020 Courtesy of Kevin Bessler/WMBD
