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New Bradley administration named
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University has a new President. Dr. Stephen Standifird has been tapped to serve as the school’s 12th headmaster. He most recently has served as the dean of the Lacy ...
Jeremy Scott Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus concerns affect local events
PEORIA, Ill. — A day after Chicago and other major metropolitan areas announced they were cancelling their St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Peoria has announced it’s postponing its own...
Jeremy Scott Mar 12, 2020
Trump announces travel ban amid growing fears of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic. Trump made the announce...
Mike Sabol Mar 11, 2020
Peoria Park District taking precautions surrounding COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Park District, among many other organizations across the state and the Peoria area, are taking precautions surrounding the coronavirus. As of right now, the park distri...
Dalton Kemper Mar 11, 2020
Coronavirus cases reach 25, Pritzker says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago is canceled, the Illinois General Assembly legislative session has been postponed, and 25 coronavirus cases have been reported i...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020
Local cosmetologists not supportive of House Bill 5558
PEORIA, Ill. — House Bill 5558 was introduced by Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake), that would not require barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, braiding, or nail techs to have a...
Kristina Leahy Mar 11, 2020
Peoria parade still happening
PEORIA, Ill. — The St. Patrick Society of Peoria said Tuesday’s parade is still on. Officials released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying it will happen, rain or shine, with one caveat...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020
Local health officals explain COVID-19 history and how Peoria is prepared
PEORIA, Ill. — Local health officials talk about coronavirus and how Peoria is prepared. Dr. Matthew Jackson with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center said cornonavirus is actually common. “Bu...
Kristina Leahy Mar 11, 2020
Coronavirus concerns cancel Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago on Wednesday joined the growing ranks of cities across the United States to cancel its St. Patrick’s Day Parade amid concerns about the coronavirus. In a brief announcemen...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020
NCAA Tourney to be played without fans in attendance
INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA President Mark Emmert has issued a statement saying tournament basketball games will be played without fans in attendance because of coronavirus worries. The complete stateme...
Jeremy Scott Mar 11, 2020

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