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Another round of J&J shots to be available locally
PEKIN, Ill. — The Tazewell County Health Department has announced another round of single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available this week at the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink in Pek...
Apr 12, 2021
Dead body found in Pekin fire; murder ruled
***UPDATE*** 4/13/21 3 P.M. Ingles said the fire was the result of a first degree murder. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Kailey Windish. Pekin Police and the Pekin Fire Department col...
Apr 12, 2021
Reports of shooting at Knoxville, Tennessee high school with multiple victims -police
(Reuters) – Police in Knoxville, Tennessee said on Monday they were responding to reports of a shooting at a high school, with at least several victims. “Multiple gunshot victims reported,...
Apr 12, 2021
UPDATE: Montelongo to file for discovery recount
UPDATE 4/20/21 5 P.M. Peoria County mayoral candidate Jim Montelongo says he will “file for the discovery recount that the law makes available to candidates in close races.” Montelongo cur...
Apr 12, 2021
Local COVID roundup 4/12: 10 deaths over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) Monday reported 10 new area deaths due to COVID-19 over the weekend. Four deaths were Peoria County residents: a male in his 20s, ...
Apr 12, 2021
Woodford County Health Department announces “One and Done” vaccination clinic
GOODFIELD, Ill. — The Woodford County Health Department (WCHD) is partnering with the Illinois National Guard Rapid Response Team to offer a vaccination clinic on Friday. The clinic will be held...
Apr 12, 2021
State COVID roundup 4/12: Over 7 million doses administered
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported more than 7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois. In addition, the rolling...
Apr 12, 2021
PCCHD offering COVID vaccinations at Heddington Oaks
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department is opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots this week, April 13-17 at Heddington Oaks. The appointments are for first doses of the Mo...
Apr 12, 2021
Collaboration of UnityPoint Health/Springfield Clinic will benefit patients
PEORIA, Ill. — Springfield Clinic and UnityPoint Health –Central Illinois have announced a clinical collaboration agreement between the health systems in the Peoria area, including UnityPo...
Apr 12, 2021
State COVID roundup 4/11: Nearly 3,000 new cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 2,942 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional deat...
Apr 12, 2021
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