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PDC makes temporary changes due to virus
PEORIA, Ill. — As part of their contract with the City of Peoria, Peoria Disposal Company typically picks up large and bulky items at the curb with your trash. But, PDC’s Eric Shangraw sai...
Apr 13, 2020
Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of US economy possible in May
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States’ top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided heal...
Apr 13, 2020
Gov. Pritzker discusses new normal going forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — We aren’t out of the woods yet, but Gov. J-B Pritkzer confirms his office is discussing what returning to normal would look like for Illinois. Pritzker said the “...
Apr 13, 2020
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 P.M. MONDAY (4/13)
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Central, east central, and southeast...
Apr 13, 2020
Pritzker gives Easter COVID update
CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker took time on Easter to thank Apple. He said CEO Tim Cook saw to 100,000 N-95 masks being delivered to Illinois. Pritzker also said the state is eighth in the nation ...
Apr 12, 2020
Area COVID count goes up slightly
PEORIA, Ill. — The total COVID-19 case count for the Peoria-Tazewell-Woodford tri-county area rose Sunday to 53. Peoria’s and Tazewell’s count rose one a piece, from 26 and 18 on Sat...
Apr 12, 2020
UK PM Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European cou...
Apr 12, 2020
Pandemic Health Worker Program offered by OSF HealthCare
Peoria, Ill. – OSF HealthCare has launched a Pandemic Health Worker Program (PHWP) that will serve individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services h...
Apr 11, 2020
State COVID-19 cases increase; Pritzker announces new statewide telehealth programs
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,293 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike indicated 19,180 total positive cases and 81 new deat...
Apr 11, 2020
Tri-county COVID-19 positive cases over 50
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department said Saturday the tri-county total of positive cases of COVID-19 to 51 cases. Peoria County reported five new cases with a total of 26. Ta...
Apr 11, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
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