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Pekin facilities closing to limit spread of COVID-19
PEKIN, Ill. — Pekin officials say they will be closing city buildings and facilities, including City Hall, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. “This...
Nov 17, 2020
Many struggling with mental health following election and ahead of the holidays
PEORIA, Ill. — We couldn’t have asked for a more toxic combination of things happening at the same time. That’s how UnityPoint Health’s Dr. Ted Bender describes ongoing effects...
Nov 17, 2020
Washington mayor reflects seven years after an EF-4 tornado
WASHINGTON, Ill. — November 17, 2013. It’s been seven years since tornadoes ripped through Pekin, East Peoria and Washington, Illinois. The damage was especially devastating in Washington,...
Nov 17, 2020
It's a little strange ... but if you live in Switzerland, it's illegal to do THIS. What is THIS?
November 17, 2020 Q: It's a little strange ... but if you live in Switzerland, it's illegal to do THIS. What is THIS? A: Own only one guinea pig. Guinea pigs get lonely if they're alone, so the law re...
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Pritzker: Stay home to help reduce the virus’ spread
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Illinois, Gov. J-B Pritzker is urging everyone to stay home as much as possible. The number of COVID patients in the hospital...
Nov 17, 2020
Peoria Public Schools returning to distance learning starting Nov. 30
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Public Schools will be returning to all distance learning beginning Nov. 30. “Even though cases within Peoria Public Schools have not reflected the rise in positivity...
Nov 16, 2020
Bustos tests positive for COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says she has tested positive for COVID-19. The congresswoman, who represents Illinois’ 17th District, announced her test results on Monday in a series...
Nov 16, 2020
Local COVID roundup 11/16: Over 1,000 new cases over weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department reported Monday 1,059 new cases of COVID-19 throughout the tri-county over the weekend. In addition, 13 deaths were also reported. Nine de...
Nov 16, 2020
UPDATE: Suspect charged in shots fired at Peoria Police Officer
UPDATE 6:30 P.M. 11/16/20 PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police have identified and arrested the suspect responsible for firing a weapon at a Peoria Police Officer Monday afternoon. The suspect, 26-year-...
Nov 16, 2020
IPDH adds mobile COVID test sites in Central Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health is adding several mobile COVID-19 testing sites this month in central Illinois. Free drive-through and walk-up testing will be availa...
Nov 16, 2020
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