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Pandemic Health Worker Program offered by OSF HealthCare
Peoria, Ill. – OSF HealthCare has launched a Pandemic Health Worker Program (PHWP) that will serve individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services h...
Mike Sabol Apr 11, 2020
State COVID-19 cases increase; Pritzker announces new statewide telehealth programs
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,293 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike indicated 19,180 total positive cases and 81 new deat...
Mike Sabol Apr 11, 2020
Tri-county COVID-19 positive cases over 50
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department said Saturday the tri-county total of positive cases of COVID-19 to 51 cases. Peoria County reported five new cases with a total of 26. Ta...
Mike Sabol Apr 11, 2020
Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside
CHICAGO (AP) – The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom-and-pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too. In Chicago, one of America’s most...
Kristina Leahy Apr 11, 2020
Jobless claims up again in Illinois; 200K another new record
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus. The jump in Illinois, breakin...
Kristina Leahy Apr 11, 2020
ISP trades in hats and ties for gloves and masks
PEORIA, Ill. — Illinois State Police have changed up the trooper uniform due to the coronavirus pandemic. Troopers have switched out their standard hats and ties for personal protective equipmen...
Kristina Leahy Apr 11, 2020
Bishop Jenky provides prayer from the air
PEORIA, Ill. – The Diocese of Peoria provided an aerial blessing on Good Friday. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, of Peoria took to the skies via an OSF Life Flight helicopter and offered blessing t...
Mike Sabol Apr 10, 2020
Cardboard Marble Run!!
If you were one of the people who loved watching the marble races recently, you’re going to love this! You can create your own cardboard marble run! You just need some duct tape and empty toilet...
Steph Blue Apr 10, 2020
County test totals rise; no new deaths
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department said the tri-county total of positive cases rose Friday to 45. Peoria County had 21 and Tazewell had 17. Woodford County remained at 7. Fi...
Jeremy Scott Apr 10, 2020
Peoria City inaugural season delayed until 2021
PEORIA, Ill — Peoria will have to wait another year for its newest professional team to kick-off. According to an announcement Friday by Peoria City’s lead administrator Jim DeRose, the ne...
Dalton Kemper Apr 10, 2020

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