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Rep. Spain opposed to Illinois’ proposed graduated income tax plan
PEORIA, Ill. — Illinois voters will cast their ballots on a graduated income tax initiative in November. State Rep. Ryan Spain, of Peoria, said with Illinois being in such financial turmoil, app...
Julia Bradley Aug 26, 2020

Pipe Cleaner Animals!
There are tons of things you can do with pipe cleaners. And now you can add making animals with them! I found a great tutorial on how to make cute little animals from pipe cleaners and googly eyes! Al...
Steph Blue Aug 26, 2020

Collins: There’s science behind the heat index
PEORIA, Ill. — The heat index hasn’t been around too long, it was created in 1979, but it’s part of our summer time vernacular. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins...
Julia Bradley Aug 26, 2020

Debate stalemate: Peoria still without finalized budget
PEORIA, Ill. — After a heated back-and-forth Tuesday night that, unofficially, lasted one hour, 48 minutes, Peoria City Council voted not to approve a recommended restructuring to its fiscal yea...
Jeremy Scott Aug 26, 2020

Saliva COVID-19 test cuts out multiple steps, according to Infectious Disease Specialist
PEORIA, Ill. — With COVID-19 saliva testing gaining emergency-use authorization from the FDA last week, patients should expect to see faster results compared to nasal swab tests. Infectious Dise...
Dalton Kemper Aug 25, 2020

Butler pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge
Bloomington, Ill. — Former BMI Concessions President John Butler has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge in McLean County court. At one time, Butler was the general manager of the Peori...
Julia Bradley Aug 25, 2020

Illinois seniors have more time to renew their licenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Drivers 75 and older have been given another year to renew their Illinois driver’s license. Secretary of State Spokesperson Dave Druker said the goal is to shorten line...
Julia Bradley Aug 25, 2020

Peoria Public Schools investing in intervention programs
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Public Schools will be investing in two new intervention resources for children in grades K-8. The Board of Education approved Monday night the purchases of Waterford and L...
Dalton Kemper Aug 25, 2020

Illinois updates safety guidelines for restaurants and bars
CHICAGO — The State of Illinois on Tuesday announced revised guidelines for dining in restaurants and bars to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines require patrons to wear a ma...
Julia Bradley Aug 25, 2020

State COVID roundup 8/25: positivity rate down
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — 1,680 people between Monday and Tuesday received positive COVID-19 tests, while 29 people died. State labs took in 40,859 specimens during the 24-hour reporting period. The s...
Jeremy Scott Aug 25, 2020
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