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Local cosmetologists not supportive of House Bill 5558
PEORIA, Ill. — House Bill 5558 was introduced by Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake), that would not require barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, braiding, or nail techs to have a...
Kristina Leahy Mar 11, 2020
Peoria parade still happening
PEORIA, Ill. — The St. Patrick Society of Peoria said Tuesday’s parade is still on. Officials released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying it will happen, rain or shine, with one caveat...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020
Local health officals explain COVID-19 history and how Peoria is prepared
PEORIA, Ill. — Local health officials talk about coronavirus and how Peoria is prepared. Dr. Matthew Jackson with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center said cornonavirus is actually common. “Bu...
Kristina Leahy Mar 11, 2020
Coronavirus concerns cancel Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago on Wednesday joined the growing ranks of cities across the United States to cancel its St. Patrick’s Day Parade amid concerns about the coronavirus. In a brief announcemen...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020
NCAA Tourney to be played without fans in attendance
INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA President Mark Emmert has issued a statement saying tournament basketball games will be played without fans in attendance because of coronavirus worries. The complete stateme...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020
Bradley’s NCAA watch party announced for Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley Braves Men’s Basketball team won their second-straight Missouri Valley Conference Championship in St. Louis on Sunday, defeating Valparaiso, 80-66. The championship ...
Mike Sabol Mar 10, 2020
Alcohol sales in movie theaters approved by Peoria Council
PEORIA, Ill. — Local movie theaters now have the option to sell alcohol at the concession stands. The Peoria City Council Tuesday night approved a change to the ordinance that will allow movie t...
Kristina Leahy Mar 10, 2020
Pritzker to give daily updates on coronavirus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor J.B. Pritzker will give updates on the state of Illinois with coronavirus at 2:30 every afternoon. Since Monday’s update, eight more cases of coronavirus have ...
Kristina Leahy Mar 10, 2020
BBB warns of storm chasers
PEORIA, Ill. — March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in the State of Illinois. Severe weather in our area typically brings natural disasters like storms, tornadoes and flooding, and often b...
Kevin Bessler Mar 10, 2020
Coronavirus concerns move Peoria polling places
PEORIA, Ill. — Voters in six different Peoria County precincts will have to cast their Primary Election Day ballots in alternate locations. Normal polling places Independence Village of Peoria, ...
Jeremy Scott Mar 10, 2020

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