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The recovery rate increased to 73% in Tri-County
PEORIA, Ill. — The Tri-County region has reached 222 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Only one new case was reported in the last 24 hours, the case is in Peoria County. Peoria County has 149 confirm...
May 14, 2020
Gov. Pritzker launches Get Hired Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said supporting workers and families during this time is a top priority. Pritzker said that the Illinois Department of Employment Security will start processin...
May 14, 2020
Peoria’s third homicide victim has been identified
PEORIA, Ill. — The victim of Peoria’s third homicide of 2020 has been identified as 22-year-old Brein Metts of Peoria. Peoria Police responded Wednesday around 7:15 p.m. to the 1700 block ...
May 14, 2020
Civic Center testing site delayed a week
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Plans to open a drive thru COVID-19 testing site at the Peoria Civic Center parking lot are on hold. State officials said Wednesday that moving the site from the Interstate C...
May 14, 2020
Fairy Garden!
These are so easy and fun! There are lots of homes and accessories you can buy online. Or you can create your own! I’ve done a fairy garden in a plant pot and under a tree. Both were super cute!...
May 14, 2020
Nearly 3 million workers seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to ...
May 14, 2020
Collins: Thursday evening storms could be severe
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria area will see occasional showers and thunderstorms Thursday. But, a chance of severe storms is more likely Thursday evening. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Ch...
May 14, 2020
Police investigate Peoria’s third homicide of 2020
UPDATE — The victim has been identified at 22-year-old Brein Metts. ——————————————————...
May 14, 2020
Arrests made in relation to vehicle and school vandalism
PEORIA, Ill. – Three juveniles were arrested after an investigation of vandalism reported in Peoria County over the past two weeks. Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell said detectives located thr...
May 13, 2020
Pride for Peoria: Richwoods teacher and coach says remote learning is a lesson for everyone
PEORIA, Ill. — Another school year is almost in the books. Richwoods High School teacher and coach, Patrick Hogan, said when the pandemic started and classes were moved online, teachers received...
May 13, 2020
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