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Thirty-six Bradley students are studying overseas
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University is keeping in contact with students studying over seas about coronavirus. Currently, 36 Bradley students are studying overseas in 15 different countries. Nathan...
Kristina Leahy Mar 02, 2020
Keeping the runways clear of snow
PEORIA, Ill. — The Airport Authority discussed new options for updated snow brooms to use at Peoria airports during the winter months. Gene Olson, Director of Airports, said the snow brooms are ...
Kristina Leahy Mar 02, 2020
Yard waste pickup season’s about to start
PEORIA, Ill. — Get those clippings, sticks and leaves ready. Peoria’s yard waste pickup season returns on Monday, March 16th. City of Peoria Communications Manager Stacy Peterson points ou...
Julia Bradley Mar 02, 2020
Illinois officials announce new coronavirus case
CHICAGO (AP) – Health officials say a person in Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the third suspected case in the state after two confirmed patients. The Illinois and Cook Coun...
Julia Bradley Mar 02, 2020
Peoria students honored for leadership qualities
PEORIA, Ill. — Four Peoria high school students are being recognized for their leadership qualities. As part of the 32nd Annual Red, Black and Green Ball for the African American Hall of Fame Mu...
Kevin Bessler Mar 01, 2020
Man in Washington state first in U.S. to die from new virus
(AP) KIRKLAND, Wash. — A man has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States. State officials issued a ...
Julia Bradley Feb 29, 2020
Peoria crash stalls traffic on War Memorial
PEORIA, Ill. — Traffic was stalled on westbound War Memorial Drive in Peoria Friday night after a car struck a utility pole just south of Scenic Drive. Initial reports said a vehicle was on fire...
Julia Bradley Feb 29, 2020
Theater Company who owns Willow Knolls 14 files for bankruptcy
Kentwood, MI–After ninety years of showing blockbuster movies, the company who owns Willow Knolls 14 is calling it quits. Metro Grand Rapids-based Goodrich Quality Theaters has filed for Chapter...
Mike Sabol Feb 28, 2020
Local principal gets state award
DUNLAP, Ill. — The principal of Dunlap Grade School has received statewide recognition. Mandy Ellis was, on Friday, named Illinois Grade School Principal of the Year. Ellis, who represented the ...
Jeremy Scott Feb 28, 2020
33-year-old woman’s bond set at $3 million
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. — Lesli Jett, 33, is facing three counts of first degree murder for the death of 4-year-old Tate Thurman. Jett appeared in Tazewell County Court Friday via laptop, and the ...
Kristina Leahy Feb 28, 2020

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