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Local COVID roundup 7/15: hospitalization trend continues
PEORIA, Ill. — Intensive care unit bed usage for coronavirus went up Wednesday throughout the Peoria area, as did non-ICU bed occupancy. The rolling 28-day hospital admission rate went up two po...
Jeremy Scott Jul 15, 2020

Amid nationwide case increases, Pritzker, IDPH roll out modified COVID-19 plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As cases of COVID-19 resurge across the nation, including Illinois, albeit to a lesser extent than some “hotspots,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a statewide m...
Jeremy Scott Jul 15, 2020

Apple Might Owe You $25
Remember a few years ago when you heard about some iPhones slowing down to preserve battery life? Well, that may not have been the case and a class action lawsuit has been settled in which Apple might...
Rick Hirschmann Jul 15, 2020 Adobe Stock

St. Jude Runs go virtual due to COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — The St. Jude Runs look a little different this year. Since 1982, St. Jude Runs have raised nearly $62 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2020

Walmart starts requiring customers to wear masks
(UNDATED) — Walmart is the latest national chain of stores to require its customers to wear masks or facial coverings in-store. The change will begin next week. Starbucks and Best Buy announced ...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2020

"Let Me Help Lift Your Spirits!"
When your down in the dumps and you need to lift your Spirits, where do you go or what do you do? I myself love the small things that can really make your day? With this Pandemic going on, we really n...
Mike Stechman Jul 15, 2020

Man injured in fall at Rocky Glen Park
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. — A 20-year-old man is recovering after a fall at Rocky Glen Park in Peoria County. Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell said the man suffered a head injury around 4:45 p.m. Tu...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2020

Men who post THIS on online dating sites get fewer matches. What is THIS?
July 15, 2020 Q: Men who post THIS on online dating sites get fewer matches. What is THIS? A: Shirtless selfies
Nancy Flagg Jul 15, 2020

Man shot in the leg, suspect still on the loose
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded just after 2 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Sheridan and Brons on reports of a shooting. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said a man was shot in t...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2020

Collins: Threat of severe storms Wednesday evening
PEORIA, Ill. — There’s potential for severe storms to move into the Peoria metro area Wednesday evening. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said the main threat will be...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
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