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GOP jobless benefits plan could mean delays, states warn
UNDATED (AP) — State officials across the U.S. say Senate Republicans’ proposed slashing of a federally funded boost in unemployment benefits could delay payments for weeks or even months....
Jul 29, 2020
Once cut from budget, Peoria Council votes to continue Sheridan project
PEORIA, Ill. — After taking it off the table in April because of budgetary setbacks brought on by COVID-19, the Peoria City Council has voted to reinstate the $4 million needed to complete its S...
Jul 28, 2020
Local COVID roundup 7/28: non-ICU hospital cases rise
PEORIA, Ill. — Hospital bed usage for COVID-19 increased between Monday and Tuesday by four, according to the Peoria City/County Health Department. Intensive care unit usage around the area rema...
Jul 28, 2020
State COVID roundup 7/28: rate of positive tests flattens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A string of consecutive days in which the state’s COVID-19 test positivity rate inch upwards was snapped on Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. ...
Jul 28, 2020
Trump again pushes unproven drug as COVID-19 treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is back to pushing unproven claims that an anti-malaria drug is an effective treatment for the coronavirus. He's also lobbing new attacks on the credibility of...
Jul 28, 2020
Two vehicles stolen from Peoria dealership
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police were called around 10:55 p.m. Monday to Scherer Mazda in the 2300 block of W. Pioneer Parkway on reports of a break-in. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson ...
Jul 28, 2020
MVC announces delayed fall sports schedule
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — On Monday, the Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council said they will delay the start of competition for some fall sports until Sept. 18. Sports being delayed include: Men...
Jul 28, 2020
Shooting suspect arrested after traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. – A man arrested in connection to a shooting in Peoria. A traffic stop and footchase near Adams and Pecan around midnight on Saturday July 25th, led to the arrest of Laison March, 2...
Jul 27, 2020
Local COVID roundup 7/27: over 100 new cases during the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — The weekend COVID-19 death of a Peoria County woman in her 50s brought the area’s death toll to 42. Meanwhile, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford County over the weekend combine...
Jul 27, 2020
State COVID roundup 7/27: Peoria County woman among 18 new deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The state’s COVID-19 test positivity rate over the past week has continued to rise Monday as the Illinois Department of Public Health reported a 3.8% rate. 1,231 people...
Jul 27, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
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