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Coronavirus worry forces Honor Flight postponement
PEORIA, Ill. — The ongoing coronavirus scare has caused the Greater Peoria Honor Flight to postpone its April and May voyages. April 28 and May 28 trips to Washington, D.C. had been scheduled. B...
Jeremy Scott Mar 10, 2020

Skip the lines; mail in your ballot
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Time is running out to be able to vote by mail in the March 17th Primary Election. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is Thurday. State Board of Elections Spokesperson ...
Jeremy Scott Mar 10, 2020

Dr. Oz Gives The Best Advise
With the Coronavirus outbreak, here are some tips from Dr. Oz on how to keep yourself and those around you safe. Lifestyle - Get at least seven hours of sleep a night . . . aim to exercise 30 minutes ...
Mike Stechman Mar 10, 2020

In a recent poll, this is how 35% of people described their job. What is the answer?
March 10, 2020 Q: In a recent poll, this is how 35% of people described their job. What is the answer? A: "Soul-crushing"
Nancy Flagg Mar 10, 2020 Adobe Stock

Updated tasers approved for Pekin PD
PEKIN, Ill. — Updated tasers for the police department were approved Monday night by the Pekin City Council. In Pekin, 47 officers carry tasers. Nineteen of those tasers are out of warranty. ...
Kristina Leahy Mar 09, 2020

Amid COVID concerns, Pritzker proclaims disaster
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The next phase began Monday in the state’s attempt to be proactive in its battle against COVID-19. Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration, Illinois’s ...
Jeremy Scott Mar 09, 2020

Police responded Friday to a hit and run with property damage
PEORIA, Ill. — A property accident Friday morning caused over $25,000 in damage. Peoria Police responded around 4:46 a.m. Friday to the area of Allen and Townline Rd. for a report of a hit and r...
Kristina Leahy Mar 09, 2020

Stocks, oil plunge over global fight for crude production
BEIJING (AP) - Global stock markets and oil prices plunged Monday after a fight among major crude-producing nations jolted investors who already were on edge about the surging costs of a virus outbrea...
Jeremy Scott Mar 09, 2020

State launches pot education site
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a website to help citizens better understand cannabis. LetsTalkCannabisIL.com, which went live on Friday, contains heal...
Jeremy Scott Mar 09, 2020

East Bluff gunshot victim OK following Saturday incident
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police were continuing to investigate a Saturday shooting that took place in the city’s East Bluff. Officers responded just after 4 P.M. to a local hospital regarding...
Jeremy Scott Mar 09, 2020
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