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Single vehicle crash on I-74 kills one; driver identified
PEORIA, Ill. — One person is dead after a crash on I-74. The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police were called Saturday night around 11:00 p.m. to a single vehicle crash...
May 24, 2020
Police investigating woman found dead in a vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police are investigating after a woman was found deceased in a vehicle. On Sunday around 5:16 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of W. Loucks in regards to an unrespon...
May 24, 2020
Illinois changes way it reports nursing home virus cases
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities in favor of disclosing information about recent outbreaks. The Chica...
May 23, 2020
State COVID roundup 5/23: Over 2,000 new cases reported
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois saw an increase of 2,352 cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 107,796 confirmed cases. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 75 additi...
May 23, 2020
Local COVID roundup 5/23- Peoria County sees 8th COVID-19 death
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department is reporting an additional death related to COVID-19. The recent death was a woman in her 70’s who had multiple co-morbidities. She ...
May 23, 2020
Local business owner sparked national coverage
PEORIA, Ill. — Owner and operator of RC Outfitters in Peoria, Adam White, appeared Saturday on Fox and Friends. White discussed the legal battle with Governor J.B. Pritzker. Last week, a judge i...
May 23, 2020
COLLINS: Storms possible Saturday afternoon
PEORIA, Ill. — Thunderstorms will move into the Peoria region Saturday afternoon. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said the thunderstorms will develop after 1:00 p.m. ̶...
May 23, 2020
Illinois lawmakers approve state’s mail in ballot program.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois lawmakers voted to expand the state’s mail in ballot program. The Illinois Senate overwhelmingly passed the measure on Friday. After more than an hour of floor...
May 22, 2020
Local COVID roundup 5/22: Peoria County man dies
PEORIA, Ill. — A male Peoria County resident in his 50s has passed away from COVID-19, reported the Peoria City/County Health Department during Friday’s daily briefing. The man was reporte...
May 22, 2020
State COVID roundup 5/22: childcare providers to reopen, with restrictions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker reiterated Friday all of Illinois looks on-track to move next Friday to phase three of Restore Illinois. With that, Pritzker emphasized childcare. “I...
May 22, 2020
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