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Peoria Park District taking precautions surrounding COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Park District, among many other organizations across the state and the Peoria area, are taking precautions surrounding the coronavirus. As of right now, the park distri...
Dalton Kemper Mar 11, 2020

Coronavirus cases reach 25, Pritzker says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago is canceled, the Illinois General Assembly legislative session has been postponed, and 25 coronavirus cases have been reported i...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020

Local cosmetologists not supportive of House Bill 5558
PEORIA, Ill. — House Bill 5558 was introduced by Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake), that would not require barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, braiding, or nail techs to have a...
Kristina Leahy Mar 11, 2020

Peoria parade still happening
PEORIA, Ill. — The St. Patrick Society of Peoria said Tuesday’s parade is still on. Officials released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying it will happen, rain or shine, with one caveat...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020

Local health officals explain COVID-19 history and how Peoria is prepared
PEORIA, Ill. — Local health officials talk about coronavirus and how Peoria is prepared. Dr. Matthew Jackson with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center said cornonavirus is actually common. “Bu...
Kristina Leahy Mar 11, 2020

Coronavirus concerns cancel Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago on Wednesday joined the growing ranks of cities across the United States to cancel its St. Patrick’s Day Parade amid concerns about the coronavirus. In a brief announcemen...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020

NCAA Tourney to be played without fans in attendance
INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA President Mark Emmert has issued a statement saying tournament basketball games will be played without fans in attendance because of coronavirus worries. The complete stateme...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020

Is This How We GREET Now?
Word has it that the Coronavirus outbreak may mark the end of Handshakes while greeting people. What other physical greeting should we use? A new survey found people's top choices. One was left out th...
Mike Stechman Mar 11, 2020

60% of Millennials say this is happening to them right now. What is it?
March 11, 2020 Q: 60% of Millennials say this is happening to them right now. What is it? A: They are going through a "quarter-life" crisis.
Nancy Flagg Mar 11, 2020

Bradley’s NCAA watch party announced for Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley Braves Men’s Basketball team won their second-straight Missouri Valley Conference Championship in St. Louis on Sunday, defeating Valparaiso, 80-66. The championship ...
Mike Sabol Mar 10, 2020




