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Trump vows to ‘suspend immigration’ to US because of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the coronavirus. It’s a ret...
Apr 21, 2020
LaHood: To receive more aid, Illinois must make changes
PEORIA, Ill. — Illinois Senate Democrats are asking the federal government for more than $41 billion in the next coronavirus relief plan. The request includes $10 billion for a pension fund bail...
Apr 21, 2020
IHSA cancels spring tourneys
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — There will be no spring high school state sports tournaments in Illinois. The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors met Tuesday via videoconference to discuss t...
Apr 21, 2020
Schumer: Deal reached on major parts of $500B virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as addit...
Apr 21, 2020
Organizers cancel Tremont Turkey Festival
TREMONT, Ill. — The 55th annual Tremont Turkey Festival will not take place this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced Tuesday the three-day event has been canceled. Dates for...
Apr 21, 2020
Local HyVee accommodates high risk shoppers with temporary change
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria’s HyVee at Sheridan Village has announced on its Facebook page temporary hours that will accommodate customers 60 and older, expectant mothers and any other shoppers ...
Apr 21, 2020
UnityPoint announces furloughs, hour reductions, pay cuts
PEORIA, Ill. - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, UnityPoint Health has announced some changes that affect staff across the board. Staff who work in areas not operating at capacity will see furloughs ...
Apr 21, 2020
Virus aid exceeding $450B remains stuck in negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration and congressional leaders insist a final deal is in reach on an aid package for small businesses that could exceed $450 billion. But both sides have be...
Apr 21, 2020
Coronavirus testing site opens in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — One of three coronavirus testing sites opened on Tuesday in Peoria, with two more opening this month. Heartland Health Services CEO Sharon Adams said the location that opened on T...
Apr 21, 2020
Student events rescheduled at Pekin High School
PEKIN, Ill. – Pekin High School students received some good news regarding two big school events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes were moved online in March and student events were cancell...
Apr 20, 2020
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