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PPS approves hybrid reopening plan
PEORIA, Ill. — This fall, Peoria Public Schools students will be learning both remotely from home and in an in-school setting. On a 5-2 vote Monday night, the PPS School Board approved a blended...
Julia Bradley Jun 23, 2020
Pekin extends executive order for outdoor sales areas
PEKIN, Ill. — Phase Four of the Restore Illinois Plan is on the horizon, and the Pekin City Council approved to extend an executive order regarding outdoor sales areas. Pekin City Manager Mark R...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020
THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 930 FOR CENTRAL PEORIA MARSHALL AND WOODFORD COUNTIES
Mike Sabol Jun 22, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/22: Less than 500 cases reported
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday reported less than 500 cases of COVID-19, 462. The total number of cases of the virus since the pandemic began sits at 137,224...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020
Local COVID roundup 6/22: Two counties report increases
PEORIA, Ill. — For the second day in a row, Peoria and Tazewell Counties reported new cases of COVID-19. Peoria reported five new cases for a total of 429 confirmed cases. Peoria County also rep...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020
UPDATE: Fatal accident victim identified, suspect arrested
PEORIA, Ill. — The victim of a fatal accident Sunday night has been identified as 76-year-old Katherine Ware. Peoria Police responded at 10:50 p.m. to the area of Jefferson Ave. and Cass St. reg...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020
Pritzker releases guidelines for the next phase of “Restore Illinois”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — “Phase 4” appears to be a go later this week. On Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker released plans to safely reopen more businesses and industries as Illinois moves into ...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Let Your Kid Be the Chef
Deciding what to eat for every meal can be overwhelming AND redundant. You do it every day, however, coming up with new ideas is difficult. Soooo why not let the kid decide! Now, you may want to give ...
Steph Blue Jun 22, 2020
Two shot overnight in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Just before 12 a.m. Monday, Peoria Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of W. Jeth Court. “The victim said he was walking home when he was shot. He re...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Early morning fire displaces 12 in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 3:20 a.m. Monday to the 2000 block of W. Millman Street on reports of a fire. Upon arrival, crews found dark smoke coming from the front of ...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020

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