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Local business owner sparked national coverage
PEORIA, Ill. — Owner and operator of RC Outfitters in Peoria, Adam White, appeared Saturday on Fox and Friends. White discussed the legal battle with Governor J.B. Pritzker. Last week, a judge i...
Kristina Leahy May 23, 2020

COLLINS: Storms possible Saturday afternoon
PEORIA, Ill. — Thunderstorms will move into the Peoria region Saturday afternoon. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said the thunderstorms will develop after 1:00 p.m. ̶...
Kristina Leahy May 23, 2020

Illinois lawmakers approve state’s mail in ballot program.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois lawmakers voted to expand the state’s mail in ballot program. The Illinois Senate overwhelmingly passed the measure on Friday. After more than an hour of floor...
Mike Sabol May 22, 2020

Local COVID roundup 5/22: Peoria County man dies
PEORIA, Ill. — A male Peoria County resident in his 50s has passed away from COVID-19, reported the Peoria City/County Health Department during Friday’s daily briefing. The man was reporte...
Jeremy Scott May 22, 2020

State COVID roundup 5/22: childcare providers to reopen, with restrictions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker reiterated Friday all of Illinois looks on-track to move next Friday to phase three of Restore Illinois. With that, Pritzker emphasized childcare. “I...
Jeremy Scott May 22, 2020

Water Balloon Batting Practice!!
This one is soo easy…yet a ton of fun! Gather as many water balloons as you can. Dig out a couple plastic bats. Put on some swim trunks and have a go at it!! Mom and dad, toss the water balloons...
Steph Blue May 22, 2020

Putting The "Bar" In Salad Bar
A supermarket in Missouri decided that since having a full salad bar exposed during the pandemic wasn't a good idea, they would put the space to good use. They made it a Liquor Bar instead. Each conta...
Rick Hirschmann May 22, 2020

Bradley University offers option for early retirement to staff
PEORIA, Ill. — BU is offering a buyout to its staff. Bradley University is looking for volunteers to take early retirement as a way to cut costs as it deals with a significant loss in revenue du...
Julia Bradley May 22, 2020

This may not happen this year, but the first time it did was in 1874.
May 22, 2020 Q: This may not happen this year, but the first time it did was in 1874. A: The first college football game.
Nancy Flagg May 22, 2020 Adobe Stock

Illinois Senate approves ballot question on graduated tax rate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly voted to submit a constitutional amendment to the state’s voters that would enable the General Assembly to adopt “graduated...
Julia Bradley May 22, 2020
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