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Kasper: What you need to know about the transfer of COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — Central Illinois is doing a good job of flattening the curve. Dr. Doug Kasper, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, told WMBD&...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2020
Bring Back “The Floor is Lava”
While we’re stuck indoors, especially when it’s cold and windy out, bring back those fun games you loved to play as a kid! Like THE FLOOR IS LAVA!!! Set up couches, chairs, tables, anythin...
Steph Blue Apr 14, 2020
Republicans, Pritzker spar over unemployment system overload
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – House Republicans are complaining that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker hasn’t done enough to fix a state unemployment system overwhelmed by 500,000 first-time claims...
Julia Bradley Apr 14, 2020
President Trump and Dr. Fauci express confidence in recent numbers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci both said during the daily briefing Monday that places like New Yor...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020
Six new cases of COVID-19 in Tri-County; one new death
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department Monday announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the Tri-County area along with one new death. The death reported was a male in his 80’...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020
Illinois responds to record number of unemployment applicants
CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed at his daily briefing Monday the state’s efforts to expand access and eligibility to unemployment. Through the five weeks from March 1 to April 4, Il...
Dalton Kemper Apr 13, 2020
Bernie Sanders endorses former rival Joe Biden for president
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Democrat, I'm asking every indep...
Jeremy Scott Apr 13, 2020
Peoria facing huge deficit due to virus
PEORIA, Ill. — Like municipalities nationwide, Peoria is having to consider making cuts to keep the city in operation due to the coronavirus pandemic. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich told WMBD...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
PDC makes temporary changes due to virus
PEORIA, Ill. — As part of their contract with the City of Peoria, Peoria Disposal Company typically picks up large and bulky items at the curb with your trash. But, PDC’s Eric Shangraw sai...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020
Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of US economy possible in May
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States’ top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided heal...
Julia Bradley Apr 13, 2020

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