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Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK shots
(AP) — Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection. Multiple vaccine ...
Julia Bradley Nov 30, 2020

Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year. The only absolute must-do is preventing a government shutdown on Dec. 11. But lawmakers are also de...
Julia Bradley Nov 30, 2020

State COVID roundup 11/29: Over 7,000 new cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 7,178 new COVID-19 cases, including 57 additional deaths. As of Saturday night, there were 5,858 people hospitaliz...
Julia Bradley Nov 30, 2020

COVID delays SJU-BU hoops tilt
PEORIA, Ill. - The Dec. 5 Bradley University men's basketball game against St. Joseph's has been postponed after a positive COVID-19 test in the St. Joseph's camp. A statement from the school said a m...
Jeremy Scott Nov 29, 2020

Experts say COVID-19 numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday, as fewer people ...
Dalton Kemper Nov 28, 2020

Wrong-way driver closes portion of I-74 Thanksgiving night
PEORIA, Ill. — A driver who was on the wrong side of I-74 caused a portion of the interstate near Downtown Peoria to be shut down Thanksgiving night. State Police said just before 10 p.m. a Kia ...
Dalton Kemper Nov 28, 2020

Northwoods Church repackages Christmas show due to COVID
PEORIA, Ill. — Each year, thousands of people attend Northwoods Community Church’s Christmas show. But, COVID-19 has changed that this year. Northwoods Communications Pastor Kirt Manuel to...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2020
The day after Thanksgiving has a nickname. What is it?
November 27, 2020 Q: The day after Thanksgiving has a nickname. What is it? A: Brown Friday
Nancy Flagg Nov 27, 2020

Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
NEW YORK (AP) - After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope. In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of th...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2020

Folepi’s Winter Wonderland opens to the public
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — East Peoria’s Festival Of Lights Winter Wonderland drive-through display is now open to the public. Officials say 25,000 cars are expected to drive through the light sh...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2020
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