Category Archives: Local News
Democratic-controlled U.S. House to vote on citizenship path for 'Dreamers'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives is due to vote on two immigration bills that would provide a path to citizenship for millions living illegally in the United S...
Mar 16, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is seen as the sun sets on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 26, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo
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
Bradley a No. 11 seed for the NCAA Women's Tournament
SAN ANTONIO -- After defeating the Drake Bulldogs in the Missouri Valley Conference championship Sunday 78-70, Bradley women's basketball awaited their seeding for the NCAA Women's Tournament. During ...
Mar 15, 2021 Bradley University
Two charged for pepper-spraying police officer who died after assault on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Monday charged two men with pepper-spraying three Capitol Police officers, one of whom later died, during the Jan. 6 assault on Congress by Donald...
Mar 15, 2021 Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS
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
Local COVID roundup 3/15: One area death over weekend
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department Monday reported one new area death due to COVID-19 over the weekend, a Peoria County male in his 60s. Overall, 172 new cases have been reported...
Mar 15, 2021 Midwest Communications
State COVID roundup 3/15: Fewer than 1,000 new cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported just 782 new cases of COVID-19 throughout the state, including 12 additional deaths. It's the first time fewer than...
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
