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Hy-Vee recalls two veggie mix products
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. — Hy-Vee stores are recalling two products due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The products are Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix (UPC Code 0272083305352)...
Julia Bradley Nov 25, 2020
US jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of a Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge a...
Julia Bradley Nov 25, 2020
10th Circuit jury trials on hold due to COVID
PEORIA, Ill. — Due to the risk of COVID-19, the 10th Judicial Circuit Court is pausing all jury trials, effective Nov. 30, through January 8, with the possibility of an extension. Chief Judge Pa...
Julia Bradley Nov 25, 2020
Health Dept. details COVID-19 penalty procedure against businesses
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department is making a concerted effort to enforce COVID-19 mitigation procedures through its Progressive Enforcement Procedure. Public Health Admini...
Jeremy Scott Nov 24, 2020
Local COVID roundup 11/24: 10 deaths
PEORIA, Ill. — A combined 10 elderly residents of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties between Monday and Tuesday passed away from coronavirus complications. In Woodford, a woman in her 80s w...
Jeremy Scott Nov 24, 2020
State COVID roundup 11/24: positivity rate continues trend downward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The statewide rolling seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate between Monday and Tuesday fell another half a percentage point. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported it...
Jeremy Scott Nov 24, 2020
Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania governor says Democrat Joe Biden has been certified as the winner of the presidential vote in the state. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted Tuesday that the Penns...
Julia Bradley Nov 24, 2020
Man shot in the leg Monday night
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police were called to the 300 block of E. Arcadia just after 9 p.m. Monday by a ShotSpotter alert. Nine shots were fired. Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said officer...
Julia Bradley Nov 24, 2020
Seven candidates vying for Peoria mayor in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. — A crowded field of candidates have filed paperwork to run for Peoria mayor in the spring. The deadline to file was 5 p.m. on Monday. Of the seven individuals, three hold seats on ...
Julia Bradley Nov 24, 2020
PPS students and families get free access to Riverfront Museum through May 1
PEORIA, Ill. — New educational opportunities will be available for K-8 Peoria Public Schools students and their families at no extra cost thanks to the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Museum President...
Dalton Kemper Nov 23, 2020

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