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A National Day We Can Get Behind
So it's National Chicken Wing Day! I'm sure there are more altruistic "days" to celebrate, but when you love wings, any reason beyond "just because" is good enough for me to put in an order. There are...
Jul 29, 2020
Only about a quarter of people plan to do THIS with their family this year. What is it?
July 29, 2020 Q: Only about a quarter of people plan to do THIS with their family this year. What is it? A: Go trick-or-treating
Jul 29, 2020
GOP jobless benefits plan could mean delays, states warn
UNDATED (AP) — State officials across the U.S. say Senate Republicans’ proposed slashing of a federally funded boost in unemployment benefits could delay payments for weeks or even months....
Jul 29, 2020
Once cut from budget, Peoria Council votes to continue Sheridan project
PEORIA, Ill. — After taking it off the table in April because of budgetary setbacks brought on by COVID-19, the Peoria City Council has voted to reinstate the $4 million needed to complete its S...
Jul 28, 2020
Local COVID roundup 7/28: non-ICU hospital cases rise
PEORIA, Ill. — Hospital bed usage for COVID-19 increased between Monday and Tuesday by four, according to the Peoria City/County Health Department. Intensive care unit usage around the area rema...
Jul 28, 2020
State COVID roundup 7/28: rate of positive tests flattens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A string of consecutive days in which the state’s COVID-19 test positivity rate inch upwards was snapped on Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. ...
Jul 28, 2020
Trump again pushes unproven drug as COVID-19 treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is back to pushing unproven claims that an anti-malaria drug is an effective treatment for the coronavirus. He's also lobbing new attacks on the credibility of...
Jul 28, 2020
Two vehicles stolen from Peoria dealership
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police were called around 10:55 p.m. Monday to Scherer Mazda in the 2300 block of W. Pioneer Parkway on reports of a break-in. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson ...
Jul 28, 2020
Four out of ten people have secretly done THIS at work. What is it?
July 28, 2020 Q: Four out of ten people have secretly done THIS at work. What is it? A: Adjust the thermostat
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MVC announces delayed fall sports schedule
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — On Monday, the Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council said they will delay the start of competition for some fall sports until Sept. 18. Sports being delayed include: Men...
Jul 28, 2020
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