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Illinois responds to record number of unemployment applicants
CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed at his daily briefing Monday the state’s efforts to expand access and eligibility to unemployment. Through the five weeks from March 1 to April 4, Il...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020
Bernie Sanders endorses former rival Joe Biden for president
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Democrat, I'm asking every indep...
Jeremy Scott Apr 13, 2020
Peoria facing huge deficit due to virus
PEORIA, Ill. — Like municipalities nationwide, Peoria is having to consider making cuts to keep the city in operation due to the coronavirus pandemic. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich told WMBD...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
PDC makes temporary changes due to virus
PEORIA, Ill. — As part of their contract with the City of Peoria, Peoria Disposal Company typically picks up large and bulky items at the curb with your trash. But, PDC’s Eric Shangraw sai...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of US economy possible in May
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States’ top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided heal...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
Gov. Pritzker discusses new normal going forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — We aren’t out of the woods yet, but Gov. J-B Pritkzer confirms his office is discussing what returning to normal would look like for Illinois. Pritzker said the “...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 P.M. MONDAY (4/13)
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Central, east central, and southeast...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
Pritzker gives Easter COVID update
CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker took time on Easter to thank Apple. He said CEO Tim Cook saw to 100,000 N-95 masks being delivered to Illinois. Pritzker also said the state is eighth in the nation ...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2020
Area COVID count goes up slightly
PEORIA, Ill. — The total COVID-19 case count for the Peoria-Tazewell-Woodford tri-county area rose Sunday to 53. Peoria’s and Tazewell’s count rose one a piece, from 26 and 18 on Sat...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2020
UK PM Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European cou...
Jeremy Scott Apr 12, 2020

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