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Volunteers and blood donations in demand in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As Illinois battles COVID-19, volunteers and blood donors are in demand. Food banks, the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross and other agencies are lookin...
Julia Bradley Mar 23, 2020
Pritzker’s critique of fed virus response angers Trump
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois is not receiving enough medical supplies in its fight against the coronavirus. Pritzker tells CNN’s “State of The Union” that Il...
Julia Bradley Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 cases over 1,000 in Illinois, three more die
CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Sunday announced that COVID-19 cases are now over 1,000 in the state of Illinois. 296 new cases were announced Sunday, including one inf...
Dalton Kemper Mar 22, 2020
“Shelter in place” divides Illinois essential & nonessential business operations
CHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a “shelter in place” for the state of Illinois that began at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21st and will last through Tuesday, April 7th. Essential bu...
Mike Sabol Mar 22, 2020
COVID-19 in Illinois: 168 new cases, one new death
CHICAGO — At Governor J.B. Pritzker’s daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday, the Illinois Department of Health announced 168 new cases in Illinois along with one new death. The 168 new cases br...
Dalton Kemper Mar 21, 2020
Pekin Liquor Commission authorizes alcohol delivery
PEKIN, Ill. — As a result of Governor J.B. Pritzker announcing shelter-in-place taking effect Saturday, the Pekin Liquor Commissioner has authorized alcohol delivery and curbside pickup. All ret...
Dalton Kemper Mar 21, 2020
Trump says there will not be standardized testing for students
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump is helping students by not requiring standardized tests to be give. Trump will also waive interest on student loans on hold for the next 60 days Saturday...
Kristina Leahy Mar 21, 2020
Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
TOKYO (AP) – The Tokyo Olympics have reached a critical phase. The torch relay begins in a few days in northern Japan. Organizers are asking fans to attend but be restrained along the roadside f...
Kristina Leahy Mar 21, 2020
East Peoria temporarily closing city facilities to the public
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — Along with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s shelter at home order, East Peoria will close down city facilities until April 7. EP fire and police will still provide essential servic...
Kristina Leahy Mar 21, 2020
OSF Saint Francis makes changes in visitor policy
PEORIA, Ill. – A no visitor policy will be implemented at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. OSF HealthCare, Saint Francis Medical Center and OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of...
Mike Sabol Mar 20, 2020

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