Author Archives: Julia Bradley
US weekly jobless claims rise as labor market eases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, consistent with softening labor market conditions. Initial claims for...
Sep 04, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photo
WTVP receives strong community support following federal cuts
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Over a month since federal funding was cut for public broadcasting stations nationwide, Peoria's WTVP is receiving a generous amount of support from the community. Funding for...
Sep 04, 2025 (25 News)
PPD: Teens arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenage boys were arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Peoria late Tuesday night. Peoria Police were called to the area of W. Andover Drive and N. Frostwood Parkway around 1...
Sep 04, 2025 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Still no big winner in the latest Powerball drawing
URBANDALE, Ia. - The Powerball jackpot keeps growing after no one matched all five numbers and the Powerball Wednesday night. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and a Powerball of 22. Tickets ...
Sep 04, 2025 (Powerball)
Pekin Marigold Festival returns with 'team spirit' theme
PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin's Marigold Festival is back for its 53rd year...kicking off Wednesday night with the Taste of Pekin. This year's theme is Marigold Pep Rally: Team Spirit. Event Chair Val Springbor...
Sep 03, 2025 Crowds at the Pekin Marigold Festival's Art in the Park. (Pekin Marigold Festival Facebook page)
Republican US House committee releases thousands of Epstein files
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives committee on Tuesday said it released more than 33,000 pages of files on the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey...
Sep 03, 2025 U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), speaks to reporters after meeting with survivors of abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
US military kills 11 people in strike on alleged drug boat from Venezuela, Trump says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. military killed 11 people on Tuesday in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, President Donald Trump said, in the first known operati...
Sep 03, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump replies to a question during an event to announce that the Space Force Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Increased police presence expected after 'rumored threat' to Limestone Community High School
BARTONVILLE, Ill. -- An increased police presence is expected at Limestone Community High School on Wednesday after police and school administrators investigated an "extremely vague" online report. Li...
Sep 03, 2025 (File-25 News)
Open burning leads to garage fire in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called to N. Missouri Avenue Tuesday evening on reports of a garage and shed on fire. Crews arrived just before 6 p.m., finding both structures on fire. The fi...
Sep 03, 2025 1470&100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
The City of Pekin phone lines are down. Here's what you need to know
PEKIN, Ill. - The City of Pekin is currently experiencing issues with the phone lines at City Hall. City Manager John Dossey says anyone needing to reach City Hall in the time being can use the number...
Sep 02, 2025
