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Local COVID roundup 6/22: Two counties report increases
PEORIA, Ill. — For the second day in a row, Peoria and Tazewell Counties reported new cases of COVID-19. Peoria reported five new cases for a total of 429 confirmed cases. Peoria County also rep...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020
UPDATE: Fatal accident victim identified, suspect arrested
PEORIA, Ill. — The victim of a fatal accident Sunday night has been identified as 76-year-old Katherine Ware. Peoria Police responded at 10:50 p.m. to the area of Jefferson Ave. and Cass St. reg...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020
Pritzker releases guidelines for the next phase of “Restore Illinois”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — “Phase 4” appears to be a go later this week. On Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker released plans to safely reopen more businesses and industries as Illinois moves into ...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Let Your Kid Be the Chef
Deciding what to eat for every meal can be overwhelming AND redundant. You do it every day, however, coming up with new ideas is difficult. Soooo why not let the kid decide! Now, you may want to give ...
Steph Blue Jun 22, 2020
Two shot overnight in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Just before 12 a.m. Monday, Peoria Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of W. Jeth Court. “The victim said he was walking home when he was shot. He re...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Early morning fire displaces 12 in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 3:20 a.m. Monday to the 2000 block of W. Millman Street on reports of a fire. Upon arrival, crews found dark smoke coming from the front of ...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Stabbing in Peoria leaves one injured
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police confirm a man was stabbed in the leg just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of W. Millman. “A female was taken into custody at the scene and arrested fo...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Overnight crash leaves one dead in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police confirm a crash reported just before 11 p.m. Sunday claimed one person’s life. The accident happened in the 2300 block of SW Jefferson. Police did not indicate...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020
Drivers OK after rollover accident in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Occupants involved in a rollover accident Sunday at 3:00 p.m. by the Sterling Ave overpass. Peoria Fire and Police responded to find an SUV on its top against the overpass fence a...
Kristina Leahy Jun 21, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/21: Illinois reports 658 new cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The downward trend of less than 700 cases of COVID-19 reported daily continues in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday reported 658 new cases of the viru...
Kristina Leahy Jun 21, 2020

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