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Pritzker says Illinois is bending the curve
CHICAGO — The doubling rate in Illinois has substantially increased since social distancing measures have been put in place, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker also said that the mortalit...
Dalton Kemper Apr 14, 2020

Trump claims ‘total’ authority over reopening economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is suggesting that governors’ objections to his claim of absolute authority over when to lift guidelines aimed at fighting the coronavirus are tant...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2020

Hy-Vee offers full-service at the pump
HY-VEE OFFERS FULL-SERVICE AT THE PUMP PIC: HY-VEE WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that the grocery chain will begin offering free full-service fue...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2020

Kasper: What you need to know about the transfer of COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — Central Illinois is doing a good job of flattening the curve. Dr. Doug Kasper, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, told WMBD&...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2020
According to a new survey, men say they are much more likely to do this than women. What is it?
April 14, 2020 Q: According to a new survey, men say they are much more likely to do this than women. What is it? A: Resume shaking hands after the pandemic
Nancy Flagg Apr 14, 2020

Bring Back “The Floor is Lava”
While we’re stuck indoors, especially when it’s cold and windy out, bring back those fun games you loved to play as a kid! Like THE FLOOR IS LAVA!!! Set up couches, chairs, tables, anythin...
Steph Blue Apr 14, 2020

Republicans, Pritzker spar over unemployment system overload
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – House Republicans are complaining that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker hasn’t done enough to fix a state unemployment system overwhelmed by 500,000 first-time claims...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2020

President Trump and Dr. Fauci express confidence in recent numbers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci both said during the daily briefing Monday that places like New Yor...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Tri-County; one new death
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department Monday announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the Tri-County area along with one new death. The death reported was a male in his 80’...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020

Illinois responds to record number of unemployment applicants
CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed at his daily briefing Monday the state’s efforts to expand access and eligibility to unemployment. Through the five weeks from March 1 to April 4, Il...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020
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