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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — For the second consecutive day, Illinois from Sunday to Monday saw a 24-hour period COVID-19 death toll in the teens. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 14 dea...

***UPDATE*** Police Chief Mike McCoy said one person is in custody. The WPD originally got a call Monday around 12:30 P.M. regarding a welfare check of a male resident in the apartment complex. Furthe...

PEORIA, Ill. — Two deaths related to COVID-19 occurred over the weekend in the tri-county. The Peoria City/County Health Department said a Reflections of Washington resident in her 90s and a Uni...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois will see its second minimum wage increase of the year on July 1. The state minimum goes up to $10 an hour on Wednesday. The Illinois Department of Labor suggests min...

While I was searching for things to do with my kiddos, I came across this. A Free music session with Patty Shukla, via Facebook! How cool! Every day Patty offers lessons through her facebook, @pattysp...

PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 12:15 p.m. Sunday to a vacant home in the 3400 block of W. Mary Knoll Court on reports of a fire. Upon arrival, crews saw fire coming from t...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State health officials say every baby newly born in Illinois will be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy starting Monday. The Illinois Department of Public Health says Sp...

CHICAGO, Ill. — llinois officials are reporting 646 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths in the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the latest figures Sunday, s...

SMITHVILLE, Ill. — A Peoria County Deputy suffered head injuries after being involved in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday night. Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell said the accident happened a...

PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Police Department would like to remind the public what type of fireworks are legal and illegal, and the dangers associated with using fireworks. In response to police c...