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Fearing outbreak, Spain locks down county of 71K
MADRID – Authorities in northwestern Spain have ordered the lock down of a county with a population of 71,000 for fears of a coronavirus outbreak. Regional authorities in Galicia announced Sunda...
Jul 05, 2020
Improper use of fireworks damages barn at Expo Gardens
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters were called to Expo Gardens at 1601 W. Northmoor Rd. around 12:50 a.m. Sunday after a report of a fire near a building. When fire crews arrived, they found a l...
Jul 05, 2020
Air-born fireworks spark house fire in Peoria.
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters were called to 1704 N. Linn St. around 9:45 p.m. Saturday on a report of a residential structure fire. Fire crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the se...
Jul 05, 2020
Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big
WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s Independence Day and public health officials are urging Americans to hold more muted celebrations, given the spike in coronavirus cases. But President Donald Trump p...
Jul 04, 2020
Officials: Don’t let guard down against COVID over holiday
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and health officials are urging businesses and residents to comply with public health measures over the holiday weekend, warning that precautions must continue ...
Jul 04, 2020
CityLink suspends services on July 4th
PEORIA,Ill. — In observation of the 4th of July holiday, CityLink will not offer bus service on Saturday. Bus service and CityLink operations will resume Sunday, July 5. “We resume ...
Jul 04, 2020
UPDATE: Robbery at Bass Pro Shops
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A robbery occurred just before noon Friday at the Bass Pro Shops in East Peoria. There was a large crash and yelling heard coming from the firearm section. Customers and empl...
Jul 03, 2020
Coroner: Peoria man dies after a fall from scaffolding
PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria man dies after a fall from scaffolding at a local business. The Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identified the man as 62-year-old Mark D. Russell of Peoria. Harwood s...
Jul 03, 2020
Spearhead of West Peoria 4th of July parade discusses cancellation
WEST PEORIA, Ill. — COVID-19 has brought to a halt a myriad of summer traditions, from local levels to national levels. Major League Baseball on Friday announced the cancellation of its All-Star...
Jul 03, 2020
Redskins to have ‘thorough review’ of name amid race debate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Redskins began a "thorough review" of their nickname Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a "dictionary-defined racial slur...
Jul 03, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
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