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Illinois State Fair to be canceled
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With ongoing concerns over COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker was expected Friday to sign an executive order that will cancel the 2020 Illinois State Fair. The State of Illinois sa...
Jeremy Scott Jun 12, 2020
Peoria County Board to amend budget next week
PEORIA, Ill. — Outside the Peoria County Courthouse Friday morning, city leaders discuss ending social injustice in the community and amendments to the Peoria County budget. County Board Chair A...
Kristina Leahy Jun 12, 2020
Pritzker says Illinois isn’t ready for phase four yet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Despite calls to reopen, Gov. J-B Pritzker claims Illinois isn’t ready to move to phase four yet. Senate Republicans and some local officials would like to see the stat...
Julia Bradley Jun 12, 2020
Squad cars hit by suspected drunk driver in Tazewell Co. crash
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. — A suspected drunk driver caused a four-vehicle crash Thursday night in East Peoria. Tazewell County Sheriff Deputy Tim Gillespe said a Fon du Lac Park District and Tazewe...
Julia Bradley Jun 12, 2020
GOP Picks Jacksonville, Florida, for Trump Convention Speech
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville, Florida, has been selected to host the celebration marking President Donald Trump's acceptance of his party's nomination for reelection, the Republican National ...
Jeremy Scott Jun 11, 2020
Peoria County residents will vote on the future on Heddington Oaks
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria County Board Thursday night approved 16-0 to place a question on the 2020 General Election Ballot to sell or dispose of Heddington Oaks. The skilled nursing facility, o...
Kristina Leahy Jun 11, 2020
Local COVID roundup 6/11: Peoria County reports 12 new cases
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 353. Tazewell County remained at 82 cases, and Woodford reported one new case bringing ...
Kristina Leahy Jun 11, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/11: Illinois sees an increase in cases and deaths
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Thursday 766 new cases of COVID-19. The state has seen 130,603 confirmed cases since the pandemic began. 91 additional deaths we...
Kristina Leahy Jun 11, 2020
Peoria Park District cancels list of summer events
PEORIA, Ill. - The ongoing COVID-19 situation has forced Peoria Park District to cancel some yearly gatherings. The Park District announced Thursday it has nixed many cultural festivals. These include...
Julia Bradley Jun 11, 2020
Civic Center plans for 2021 include the return of Broadway shows
PEORIA, Ill. — When will shows return to the Peoria Civic Center? Civic Center General Manager Rik Edgar told WMBD’s Greg and Dan, the entertainment industry was the first to directly be i...
Julia Bradley Jun 11, 2020

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