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Illinois announces extension for ACA enrollment
Chicago — Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has been extended through Wednesday, December 18, 2 a.m. Central Standard Time. Consumers have an additio...
Julia Bradley Dec 17, 2019
Pritzker announces efforts to improve early childhood development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J-B Pritzker this week announced efforts to improve early childhood care and education in Illinois. Pritzker said he wants to make Illinois the best state in the nation ...
Julia Bradley Dec 17, 2019
War Memorial Drive to open
PEORIA, Ill. — Here is some good news for Peoria commuters. Eastbound War Memorial Drive between Prospect Street and Adams Street will reopen to two lanes starting this Friday, December 20 ̵...
Kevin Bessler Dec 16, 2019
The Peoria Ronald McDonald House opens its doors
PEORIA, Ill. — A snowy Monday marked the big day for the Peoria Ronald McDonald House with the official ribbon cutting. Now that the facility is open, it will be able to host 22 families, with s...
Kristina Leahy Dec 16, 2019
House vote, and on to the Senate: What’s next in impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) – House leaders are preparing for the final impeachment vote just as lawmakers are about to leave for the holiday break. Approval would set up a 2020 trial in the Senate. A vote ...
Julia Bradley Dec 16, 2019
Public Works: Despite snow, Peoria streets in good shape
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria received over two inches of snowfall Sunday night. Sie Maroon, Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Peoria, said crews were busy treating and plowing the main ro...
Julia Bradley Dec 16, 2019
Bond set at $1 million for trio of homicide suspects
PEORIA, Ill. — Three men, accused of being involved in Peoria’s two most recent homicides were given a $1 million bond over the weekend. Desmond Sanders, 29, and Tyrese Walker, 20, were ch...
Julia Bradley Dec 16, 2019
Traffic Collision Alert issued for East Peoria
Effective immediately, the City of East Peoria is under a Traffic Collision Alert. The following steps should be taken by drivers involved in non-injury accidents, when the vehicles can be driven away...
Julia Bradley Dec 16, 2019
Traffic Collision Alert for Peoria cancelled
The Peoria Police Department has cancelled the traffic collision alert. Citizens that were involved in vehicle crashes should report the accident in person to the Peoria Police Department, 600 SW Adam...
Julia Bradley Dec 15, 2019
Traffic Collision Alert For Peoria County Cancelled
The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled the traffic collision alert for Peoria County. Citizens that were involved in vehicle crashes should report the accident in person to the records...
Julia Bradley Dec 15, 2019

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