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Trump announces pardon for former adviser Flynn
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has announced a full pardon for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Trump made the announcement Wednesday afternoon via Twitter. It is my Gr...
Nov 25, 2020
State COVID roundup 11/25: 10M tests given
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Testing numbers reported Wednesday afternoon by the Illinois Department of Public Health indicate the state has surpassed 10 million COVID-19 tests since the start of the pan...
Nov 25, 2020
Hy-Vee recalls two veggie mix products
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. — Hy-Vee stores are recalling two products due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The products are Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix (UPC Code 0272083305352)...
Nov 25, 2020
US jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of a Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge a...
Nov 25, 2020
People in the Midwest are more likely to do this on Thanksgiving. What is it?
November 25, 2020 Q: People in the Midwest are more likely to do this on Thanksgiving. What is it? A: Serve jello
Nov 25, 2020
10th Circuit jury trials on hold due to COVID
PEORIA, Ill. — Due to the risk of COVID-19, the 10th Judicial Circuit Court is pausing all jury trials, effective Nov. 30, through January 8, with the possibility of an extension. Chief Judge Pa...
Nov 25, 2020
Health Dept. details COVID-19 penalty procedure against businesses
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department is making a concerted effort to enforce COVID-19 mitigation procedures through its Progressive Enforcement Procedure. Public Health Admini...
Nov 24, 2020
Local COVID roundup 11/24: 10 deaths
PEORIA, Ill. — A combined 10 elderly residents of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties between Monday and Tuesday passed away from coronavirus complications. In Woodford, a woman in her 80s w...
Nov 24, 2020
State COVID roundup 11/24: positivity rate continues trend downward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The statewide rolling seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate between Monday and Tuesday fell another half a percentage point. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported it...
Nov 24, 2020
"I Just Need One Word . . ."
How can one word sum up the craziest year in our lifetime? It's been a nightmare of an year and nobody saw it coming. When we rang in 2020 I thought to myself this is going to be a great year. WOW wha...
Nov 24, 2020
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