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It's sad, but more than 50% of us say we've not done this in a year. What is it?
May 11, 2021 Q: It's sad, but more than 50% of us say we've not done this in a year. What is it? A: Made a new friend
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U.S. children ages 12 to 15 could begin COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday
(Reuters) -U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12 and said they could begin receiving shots as soon as Thursday, widening the countr...
May 11, 2021
Peoria Schools prepare fall launch of LGBTQ curriculum
PEORIA, Ill. — With the goal of providing more LGBTQ-friendly education to grades kindergarten through 12 starting in fall 2021, the Peoria School District 150 Board of Education on Monday night...
May 11, 2021
Discovery recount confirms Rita Ali as winner of mayoral race
PEORIA, Ill. — The results of the Peoria Mayoral Election still stand after a discovery recount was completed Monday by the Peoria County Election Commission. The recount was requested by Mayor ...
May 10, 2021
U.S. authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine for children 12 to 15
(Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Monday authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12, widening the country’s inoculation program as vaccination ...
May 10, 2021
State COVID roundup 5/10: Nearing 10 million vaccines administered
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported that more than 9,975,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois. More than 70,000 doses wer...
May 10, 2021
Woman hospitalized after Monday morning house fire
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics responded Monday morning around 10:40 a.m. to 711 W. Eleanor Pl. on reports of a house fire. Crews first on scene found smoke coming from the open fr...
May 10, 2021
Local COVID roundup 5/10: 8 weekend deaths
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department Monday reported eight area deaths over the weekend due to COVID-19. Six deaths were attributed to Peoria County as four men died, one each...
May 10, 2021
Two more arrested in connection with stolen vehicle crash
GERMANTOWN HILLS, Ill. — Two men have been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle incident Saturday night in Germantown Hills. The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office said the men were ...
May 10, 2021
In the 1800's, some doctors recommended doing THIS to prevent illness. What is it?
May 10, 2021 Q: In the 1800's, some doctors recommended doing THIS to prevent illness. What is it? A: Growing a beard
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