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Collins: There’s science behind the heat index
PEORIA, Ill. — The heat index hasn’t been around too long, it was created in 1979, but it’s part of our summer time vernacular. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins...
Aug 26, 2020
Debate stalemate: Peoria still without finalized budget
PEORIA, Ill. — After a heated back-and-forth Tuesday night that, unofficially, lasted one hour, 48 minutes, Peoria City Council voted not to approve a recommended restructuring to its fiscal yea...
Aug 26, 2020
Saliva COVID-19 test cuts out multiple steps, according to Infectious Disease Specialist
PEORIA, Ill. — With COVID-19 saliva testing gaining emergency-use authorization from the FDA last week, patients should expect to see faster results compared to nasal swab tests. Infectious Dise...
Aug 25, 2020
Butler pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge
Bloomington, Ill. — Former BMI Concessions President John Butler has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge in McLean County court. At one time, Butler was the general manager of the Peori...
Aug 25, 2020
Illinois seniors have more time to renew their licenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Drivers 75 and older have been given another year to renew their Illinois driver’s license. Secretary of State Spokesperson Dave Druker said the goal is to shorten line...
Aug 25, 2020
Peoria Public Schools investing in intervention programs
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Public Schools will be investing in two new intervention resources for children in grades K-8. The Board of Education approved Monday night the purchases of Waterford and L...
Aug 25, 2020
Illinois updates safety guidelines for restaurants and bars
CHICAGO — The State of Illinois on Tuesday announced revised guidelines for dining in restaurants and bars to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines require patrons to wear a ma...
Aug 25, 2020
State COVID roundup 8/25: positivity rate down
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — 1,680 people between Monday and Tuesday received positive COVID-19 tests, while 29 people died. State labs took in 40,859 specimens during the 24-hour reporting period. The s...
Aug 25, 2020
Local COVID roundup 8/25: 49th area death
PEORIA, Ill. — COVID-19 has now claimed the life of a Woodford County man in his 50s. The Tuesday report from Peoria City/County Health Department said the man did not reside in a long-term care...
Aug 25, 2020
Peoria Public Schools to look at renaming buildings
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Public Schools may be changing the names of their buildings sooner rather than later. Vice President of the Board of Education Gregory Wilson expressed his interest in exam...
Aug 24, 2020
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