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Congress in standoff on virus aid, but checks coming
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next coronavirus aid package. The White House wants to pump $250 billion into a small business fund but opposes Democrats&...
Apr 09, 2020
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT 10 A.M.-7 P.M. THURSDAY, 4/9
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, ea...
Apr 09, 2020
Police arrest suspect wanted in a 2019 shooting
PEORIA, Ill. – A man wanted for attempted murder was arrested in connection to a July 2019 shooting. Jatterius L. Yankaway, 24, was apprehended by Peoria Police without incident Tuesday in the 7...
Apr 08, 2020
Local healthcare pros ask for masks
PEORIA, Ill. — The local healthcare community has asked for the public’s help in securing personal protective equipment. Homemade masks are being accepted for UnityPoint Health, OSF Health...
Apr 08, 2020
Tri-county COVID update
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria-Tazewell-Woodford tri-county area had, as of Wednesday, gone up to 39 cases. Peoria and Tazewell were at 16. Woodford remained at seven. The Tazewell totals included tw...
Apr 08, 2020
Second Tazewell death reported, Gov. Pritzker gives update on COVID-19 testing
CHICAGO — A second death in Tazewell County has been recorded, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. IDPH said a female in her 80s passed away. The state’s total death tol...
Apr 08, 2020
Homemade Masks Needed
The Healthcare community requires our help. They need homemade masks for health care providers, staff, first responders and patients during COVID-19. Two different styles: Pattern for the Olsen Mask P...
Apr 08, 2020
Collins: Severe storms likely to roll through Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. — Don’t be fooled by the beautiful day Peoria. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins predicts severe weather is a strong possibility for the Peoria area headi...
Apr 08, 2020
Sanders dropping out of the presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) – Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, has ended his presi...
Apr 08, 2020
Democrats want additions to Trump $250B emergency virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congressional Democratic leaders want to add hundreds of billions of dollars for health care, state and local governments, and food stamps to the $250 billion in emergency aid ...
Apr 08, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
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