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204 total cases of COVID-19 for the Tri-County
PEORIA, Ill. — There are 204 total confirmed cases for the Peoria-Tazewell-Woodford region. Health Administrator Monica Hendrickson said there are 133 positive cases in Peoria County, 56 in Taze...
Kristina Leahy May 08, 2020
2,887 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. — Dr. Ngozi Ezike said the Illinois Department of Public Health gets updated information out as quickly as possible. Ezike announced there are 2,887 new cases of COVID-19 in Illino...
Kristina Leahy May 08, 2020
Another plasma center coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — With plasma in high demand as science fervently seeks to find a cure or vaccine for COVID-19, donation locations are starting to sprout all over the world. Blood banks in the Peor...
Jeremy Scott May 08, 2020
2,500 cloth masks donated by JOANN Fabric
PEORIA, Ill. — JOANN Fabric & Craft Stores donated 2,500 face coverings to local organizations. State Senator Dave Koehler along with JOANN Fabric and UnityPoint Health have teamed up to hel...
Kristina Leahy May 08, 2020
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. The figures are stark e...
Jeremy Scott May 08, 2020
Mother’s Day Mug!
As a mom, I LOVE the Mother’s Day crafts! This one will be fun for the kiddos to do as well. You can make a Fingerprint Butterfly mug! Here’s what you’ll need: * mug of your choice (...
Steph Blue May 08, 2020

The Class of 2020
CJ May 07, 2020
Vehicle with a baby stolen Thursday, police looking for suspects
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police are searching for suspects in regards to a vehicle stolen with an infant inside, according to Public Information Officer Amy Dotson. Police responded Thursday to the...
Kristina Leahy May 07, 2020
Requirements minimized at Peoria COVID-19 testing locations.
PEORIA, Ill. — Dr. Gregg Stoner with Heartland Health Services announced that Peoria testing sites will be open to test all adults beginning Friday, including those with no symptoms. “When...
Kristina Leahy May 07, 2020
Over 70,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. — Dr. Ngozi Ezike with the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 2,641 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 138 more deaths. Illinois’ total number of confir...
Kristina Leahy May 07, 2020

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