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Moderate U.S. House Democrats add to division over Biden agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nine moderate Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives threatened on Friday to withhold support from a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that represents one of President Joe ...
Aug 13, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the US Capitol is seen as Senators work to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
Update: Two escape house fire in Hanna City
UPDATE 8:10 A.M. Two women and their dogs escaped a house fire in Hanna City Friday morning. Logan-Trivoli Fire Chief David Tuttle told news partner 25 News that crews were called to a home in the 120...
Aug 13, 2021 (25 News)
U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc for people with compromised immune systems. A few other coun...
Aug 13, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Pulmonology physician Catherine Wentowski, treats a patient who has coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, U.S., August 10, 2021. REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn
Center for Prevention of Abuse prepping for annual Duck Race
PEORIA, Ill. -- It's the longest-running race of its kind. Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse is preparing 30,000 rubber ducks to compete in their 33rd Annual Duck Race next weekend. The Center's...
Aug 13, 2021 (Center for Prevention of Abuse)
Peoria Police make arrest in July 31 homicide
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police have made an arrest following a homicide on July 31 at 9:14 a.m. Police were able to identify 29-year-old Rodney Herron as a suspect in the incident before taking him int...
Aug 12, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
San Francisco becomes second U.S. city to mandate vaccines for bars, gyms
(Reuters) -San Francisco announced on Thursday that proof of full vaccination would be required for entry to restaurants, gyms and other indoor venues, aiming to curb a new wave of COVID infections th...
Aug 12, 2021 REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Mayor Ali reflects on first 100 days in office, looks forward to next 100
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Mayor Rita Ali addressed the media Thursday, marking her first 100 days in office. "Outside of motherhood, it is the most important job I've ever had, and I'm committed to givin...
Aug 12, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
Biden to urge Congress to lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday will call on U.S. lawmakers to enact legislation aimed at lowering drug prices, including allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and imp...
Aug 12, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged in the shape of a U.S. dollar sign on a table in this picture illustration taken in Ljubljana August 20, 2014. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic/File Photo
U.S. jobless claims fall as labor market recovery continues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign that the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to gather momentum. Initia...
Aug 12, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A Panda Express restaurant displays a "Now Hiring" sign in Tampa, Florida, U.S., June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Overnight shooting leaves two injured in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday to the Marathon Gas Station in the 1900 block of W. Forrest Hill on reports of a shooting. Responding officers found a male vic...
Aug 12, 2021 Midwest Communications
