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Governor remains hopeful kids can return to school in the fall
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker says he remains hopeful that students can return to school in the fall. The governor says they are also preparing schools for the possibility of more distanc...
Mike Sabol Jun 09, 2020
Two children suffer burns from garage fire in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Two minor children suffered burns to their legs Tuesday from a garage fire. Battalion Chief Steve Rada said the incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. in the 3000 block of W. Seibold....
Kristina Leahy Jun 09, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/09: Seven day positivity rate drops to 4%
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the state’s seven day positivity rate has decreased to 4%. 20,309 specimens were collected in the last 24 hours, 797 came...
Kristina Leahy Jun 09, 2020
Driver that crashed into Peoria Police car dies
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police and Advanced Medical Transport were dispatched to the area of Spring and Jefferson for a crash involving a Peoria Police SUV. Witness information gathered at the sce...
Kristina Leahy Jun 09, 2020
Local COVID roundup 6/09: Peoria County reports three new deaths and four cases
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department reported that Peoria County saw three additional deaths related to COVID-19. One was a female in her 90’s, and two were males in the...
Kristina Leahy Jun 09, 2020
Local restaurants reopen with indoor service despite state guidelines
PEORIA, Ill. — Despite state orders from Springfield, some local restaurants have reopened with indoor service. On Monday, Peoria’s Pizza Ranch, located at 4114 N. Brandywine Drive, announ...
Julia Bradley Jun 09, 2020
Wind Advisory in effect from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Tuesday 6/9)
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, e...
Julia Bradley Jun 09, 2020
Ice Bowling
Running out of things to play outside with the kiddos? Try a spin on the old fashion bowling…Ice bowling!! Here’s what you’ll need: Food Coloring Water Bottles Water Balloons Directi...
Steph Blue Jun 08, 2020
Peaceful protest organized from the Bradley campus
PEORIA, Ill. – A peaceful protest is scheduled to place from the Bradley University campus Tuesday evening. The protest is to show support of the black community and a call to action that stands...
Mike Sabol Jun 08, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/08: Decrease in reported cases for Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. — The number of reported cases of COVID-19 Monday dropped by over 200. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 658 new cases of COVID-19, with 23 deaths reported in the ...
Kristina Leahy Jun 08, 2020

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