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Pence: Task Force could end soon
WASHINGTON - Vice President Mike Pence says the White House coronavirus task force could wind down its work by early June. Pence tells reporters at a White House briefing that the U.S. could be "in a ...
Jeremy Scott May 05, 2020
Plan to reopen Illinois rolled out
CHICAGO — Dr. Ngozi Ezike with the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Illinois saw the largest number of COVID-19 fatalities in a 24-hour period, with 176 deaths. That brings th...
Kristina Leahy May 05, 2020
Peoria Park District reopening tennis and pickleball courts
PEORIA, Ill. — It’s time to brush up on your tennis skills. With recommended modifications in place, the Peoria Park District is set to reopen its tennis and pickleball courts for play on ...
Julia Bradley May 05, 2020
Riverfront Market returning with safety measures in place
PEORIA, Ill. — One of Peoria’s favorite farmer’s markets returns next Saturday morning along the riverfront. With safety guidelines in place, Peoria Riverfront Market is set to open ...
Julia Bradley May 05, 2020
As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare trip
WASHINGTON (AP) – For much of the last two months, President Donald Trump has rarely left the grounds of the White House as he’s dealt with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and soug...
Julia Bradley May 05, 2020
Illinois pot sales soar in April
CHICAGO (AP) – The legal sale of marijuana during Illinois’ first full month of lockdown due to the coronavirus surpassed sales in two previous months. The Illinois Department of Financial...
Julia Bradley May 05, 2020
Pekin extends application for COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grants
PEKIN, Ill. — To help out small businesses in the community, the Pekin City Council agreed Monday night to extend the application process for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grants. Mayor...
Kristina Leahy May 04, 2020
No new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Tri-County Region
PEORIA, Ill. — There were no new positive cases of COVID-19 reported Monday for the Tri-County region. Health Administrator Monica Hendrickson with the Peoria City/County Health Department said ...
Kristina Leahy May 04, 2020
Pritzker makes a call to front line workers
CHICAGO, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker makes a call to front line workers to extend the use of Personal Protective Equipment stock. Shipments of N-95 masks can be sent to the Waukegan facility for d...
Kristina Leahy May 04, 2020
Make Your Own Playdough!
This weather is so all over the place, it’s nice to have a few ideas for crafts waiting in the wings in case you are stuck indoors. Did you know you can make your own playdough?! Here’s wh...
Steph Blue May 04, 2020

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