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Illinois will not mandate masks in schools this fall
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — When it comes to mask requirements in the classroom this fall, Illinois Gov. J-B Pritzker has said it’s important for individual school districts to set their own polic...
Julia Bradley Jul 17, 2021
Biden says Facebook, others ‘killing people’ by carrying COVID misinformation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said social media platforms like Facebook “are killing people” for allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccines to be posted ...
Julia Bradley Jul 17, 2021
City of Peoria asking for public input on COVID-19 funds spending
PEORIA, Ill. — The City of Peoria is asking residents to give their input on how the city should spend more than $36 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The funds must be obligated by the end of t...
Dalton Kemper Jul 16, 2021
“He has the ability to captivate the general public through his play,” says Bradley professor on Ohtani
Major League Baseball (MLB) player Shohei Ohtani has taken the league by storm in the 2021 season, leading the league in home runs and ranking third in runs batted in. There is something different, ho...
Dalton Kemper Jul 16, 2021
St. Jude Runners making their way to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — The St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Runners are making their way back home. St. Jude Runs co-founder Mike McCoy told WMBD’s “The Greg and Dan Show”, they’ll be ...
Julia Bradley Jul 16, 2021
Illinois announces dates for cannabis dispensary license lotteries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. J-B Pritzker has announced three upcoming lotteries for marijuana dispensary licenses. One lottery will be held late this month and then two more will be held i...
Julia Bradley Jul 16, 2021
Dunlap celebrating 150th anniversary this weekend
DUNLAP, Ill. — The Village of Dunlap is celebrating its 150th anniversary Saturday with a “Party in the Park.” Village Clerk Tracy Korger said there will be activities for all ages. ...
Dalton Kemper Jul 15, 2021
Flooding occurring north of Peoria
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. — Flooding occurred Thursday morning on Rt. 29 in Chillicothe. Rocks blocked the northbound lane of Rt. 29, with water accumulating underneath the railroad viaduct. Rt. 17 betw...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2021
Update: 18-year-old suspect in Bellevue standoff ID’d
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. — Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to 305 N. Apricot Avenue, regarding shots fired. Upon arrival, witnesses told deputies that t...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces next round of rental assistance
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced the next round of rental assistance with the eviction moratorium set to end on August 31. Pritzker encouraged renters and landlords to apply for $5...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021

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