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IHSA cancels spring tourneys
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — There will be no spring high school state sports tournaments in Illinois. The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors met Tuesday via videoconference to discuss t...
Jeremy Scott Apr 21, 2020

Schumer: Deal reached on major parts of $500B virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as addit...
Julia Bradley Apr 21, 2020

Organizers cancel Tremont Turkey Festival
TREMONT, Ill. — The 55th annual Tremont Turkey Festival will not take place this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced Tuesday the three-day event has been canceled. Dates for...
Julia Bradley Apr 21, 2020

Local HyVee accommodates high risk shoppers with temporary change
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria’s HyVee at Sheridan Village has announced on its Facebook page temporary hours that will accommodate customers 60 and older, expectant mothers and any other shoppers ...
Julia Bradley Apr 21, 2020

UnityPoint announces furloughs, hour reductions, pay cuts
PEORIA, Ill. - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, UnityPoint Health has announced some changes that affect staff across the board. Staff who work in areas not operating at capacity will see furloughs ...
Jeremy Scott Apr 21, 2020

25% of us have done THIS in the past month. What is it?
April 21, 2020 Q: 25% of us have done THIS in the past month. What is it? A: Worked from our car
Nancy Flagg Apr 21, 2020 Adobe Stock

Virus aid exceeding $450B remains stuck in negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration and congressional leaders insist a final deal is in reach on an aid package for small businesses that could exceed $450 billion. But both sides have be...
Julia Bradley Apr 21, 2020

Coronavirus testing site opens in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — One of three coronavirus testing sites opened on Tuesday in Peoria, with two more opening this month. Heartland Health Services CEO Sharon Adams said the location that opened on T...
Kristina Leahy Apr 21, 2020

Student events rescheduled at Pekin High School
PEKIN, Ill. – Pekin High School students received some good news regarding two big school events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes were moved online in March and student events were cancell...
Mike Sabol Apr 20, 2020

Pekin working on revised budget
PEKIN, Ill. — The Pekin City Council learned Monday night how the city’s budget can be readjusted with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Pekin City Manager, Mark Rothert, explained that less ...
Kristina Leahy Apr 20, 2020
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