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Can’t find hand wash? Local drug store making own
PEORIA, Ill. — With sanitizer becoming a hot commodity during these coronavirus times, one local pharmacy is stepping up its game. Preckshot Compounding Pharmacy has added to its product line a ...
Jeremy Scott Mar 16, 2020
2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the tri-county region
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County now has a confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the the total to two cases in the tri-county area. Monica Hendrickson with the Peoria City/County Health Department sa...
Kristina Leahy Mar 16, 2020
First COVID-19 case in Peoria County; Illinois reaches 105
CHICAGO — Peoria County is one of the two new counties in Illinois in which COVID-19 cases are being reported. The case in Peoria county is the first case in the county. It is the second case in...
Dalton Kemper Mar 16, 2020
UnityPoint Health announces visitor restrictions
PEORIA, Ill. — UnityPoint Health has issued temporary visitor restrictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes are all effective immediately. The restrictions are as follows: No visitors w...
Dalton Kemper Mar 16, 2020
Greater Peoria Mass Transit District suspending fare collection
PEORIA, Ill. — For two weeks, the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District will suspend fare collection on all transportation services beginning March 17. Emily Watson, Director of Marketing and Pub...
Kristina Leahy Mar 16, 2020
MLB delays opening day to mid-May at the earliest due to virus
NEW YORK (AP) – Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the coronavirus. The move came Monday after the federal government recommended restrict...
Kristina Leahy Mar 16, 2020
Second positive COVID case in Central Illinois confirmed
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria area has its second confirmed case of coronavirus. An e-mail to OSF employees and obtained by WMBD News said the case was confirmed late Sunday at OSF PromptCare at Gle...
Jeremy Scott Mar 16, 2020
Access to Peoria City/County buildings will be affected by virus
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria City Hall is open for business. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich said at this point, City Hall will remain open. But, he told WMBD’s Greg and Dan, Peoria will likely...
Julia Bradley Mar 16, 2020
Illinois Gaming Board to close gambling cafes statewide
CHICAGO — In addition to casinos statewide, the Illinois Gaming Board has announced it will suspend all video gaming operations at licensed cafes beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, March 16 through Mon...
Julia Bradley Mar 16, 2020
UnityPoint Health monitors evolving coronavirus situation
PEORIA, Ill. — Keith Knepp, Regional CEO of UnityPoint Health, confirms local hospitals do expect to see more coronavirus cases in the coming weeks. He told WMBD’s Greg and Dan, if youR...
Julia Bradley Mar 16, 2020

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