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US jobless claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral...
Dec 10, 2020
We've used about 50% more of this in 2020 than we did last year. What is it?
December 10, 2020 Q: We've used about 50% more of this in 2020 than we did last year. What is it? A: Scotch tape
Dec 10, 2020 Jacob / CC
PPD urges residents to lock their vehicles
PEORIA, Ill. — In the last month, a rash of stolen vehicles have been reported in Peoria. In response, police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles, homes and garages. Peoria Public Inf...
Dec 10, 2020
State COVID roundup 12/9: positivity rate remains below double digits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The death toll between Tuesday and Wednesday form COVID-19 throughout Illinois was a relatively high 179. That number came form the Illinois Department of Public Health, whic...
Dec 09, 2020
Chiefs get promoted
PEORIA, Ill. — While Wednesday was judgment day for 42 Minor League Baseball teams who did not receive invitations to continue their affiliations with their Major League Baseball teams, the Peor...
Dec 09, 2020
PCSO nabs West Peoria robbery suspect
WEST PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man they suspect robbed the Farmington Rd. Freedom Oil shortly after 8:00 Wednesday morning after striking the clerk on...
Dec 09, 2020
Local COVID roundup 12/9: region ICU bed capacity far below needed mark
PEORIA, Ill. — Three area residents died of COVID-19 complications between Tuesday and Wednesday as the Peoria City/County Health Department also reported 289 new cases. A Peoria County woman in...
Dec 09, 2020
PETA 40th anniversary celebration to feature Paul McCartney, Chrissie Hynde, Iggy Pop & more
Paul McCartney , The Pretenders ' Chrissie Hynde and Iggy Pop are among the celebrities that will take part in a special livestream celebration marking animal rights organization PETA 's 40th annivers...
Dec 09, 2020
BBB warns of puppy scams
PEORIA, Ill. — Puppy scams are nothing new, but due to COVID-19, the scams are seeing new life. Jessica Tharp, with the Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois, said that’s especially t...
Dec 09, 2020
Chiefs Keep Cards - Move To High-A
The Cardinals will remain in Peoria as the Chiefs continue their relationship with the parent club...and move to High-A! Here's part of the official announcement today. PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Chiefs a...
Dec 09, 2020
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