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U.S. to call for pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
(Reuters) – U.S. federal health agencies on Tuesday recommended pausing the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine after six recipients developed a rare disorder involving blood c...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2021
Peoria School District delays vote on year-round schooling
PEORIA, Ill. — Despite earlier hopes to hold a vote this month on the matter, Peoria Public School District 150 on Monday night announced it would hold off on deciding whether or not the distric...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2021
Peoria Police seeking help locating missing man
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 39-year-old Antwan T. Freeman. Freeman is described as a black male and approximately 5'10" tall, 180lbs, ...
Dalton Kemper Apr 12, 2021
Another round of J&J shots to be available locally
PEKIN, Ill. — The Tazewell County Health Department has announced another round of single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available this week at the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink in Pek...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2021
Dead body found in Pekin fire; murder ruled
***UPDATE*** 4/13/21 3 P.M. Ingles said the fire was the result of a first degree murder. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Kailey Windish. Pekin Police and the Pekin Fire Department col...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2021
Reports of shooting at Knoxville, Tennessee high school with multiple victims -police
(Reuters) – Police in Knoxville, Tennessee said on Monday they were responding to reports of a shooting at a high school, with at least several victims. “Multiple gunshot victims reported,...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2021
UPDATE: Montelongo to file for discovery recount
UPDATE 4/20/21 5 P.M. Peoria County mayoral candidate Jim Montelongo says he will “file for the discovery recount that the law makes available to candidates in close races.” Montelongo cur...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2021
Local COVID roundup 4/12: 10 deaths over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) Monday reported 10 new area deaths due to COVID-19 over the weekend. Four deaths were Peoria County residents: a male in his 20s, ...
Dalton Kemper Apr 12, 2021
Woodford County Health Department announces “One and Done” vaccination clinic
GOODFIELD, Ill. — The Woodford County Health Department (WCHD) is partnering with the Illinois National Guard Rapid Response Team to offer a vaccination clinic on Friday. The clinic will be held...
Dalton Kemper Apr 12, 2021
State COVID roundup 4/12: Over 7 million doses administered
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported more than 7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois. In addition, the rolling...
Dalton Kemper Apr 12, 2021

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