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NEW YORK (AP) – The first national political convention of the coronavirus era has arrived. For four consecutive nights beginning on Monday, Democrats from across the country will gather –...

Monday August 17th, 2020 Q: Nearly 60% of us are doing this to sleep better during the pandemic. What is it? A: Not watching the news before going to bed (source)

CHICAGO (AP) – State figures show that recreational marijuana sales in Illinois total more than $300 million since the start of the year. The Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regu...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is calling the House back into session this week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations...

CHICAGO (AP) – State officials are again imposing restrictions in southwestern Illinois following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the restrictions Sunday, i...

PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called to the 1100 block of W. Fourth Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Sunday on reports of a fire. Upon arrival, crews found fire and smoke on the main floor and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has found a new doctor for his coronavirus task force, and this time there’s no daylight between them. Coming on board as Trump’s newest pand...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois is giving 2.5 million masks to public schools across the state, since they are required for students to return to the classroom. State Board of Education Spokesperso...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois health officials are reporting another 1,828 people have tested positive for the coronavirus and five more people have died as a result of the virus. The totals anno...

PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters were called just before 2 a.m. Sunday to the 700 block of Evans for a working fire. Fire Battalion Chief Ralph Phillips said upon arrival, crews found heavy fi...