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Grand jury indicts four former police officers in George Floyd’s death
(Reuters) -A federal grand jury in Minneapolis has indicted four ex-police officers involved in the arrest and death of George Floyd on charges they violated Floyd’s civil rights while detaining...
May 07, 2021
U.S. job growth far below expectations in April amid labor shortages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. employers hired far fewer workers than expected in April, likely frustrated by labor shortages, leaving them scrambling to met booming demand as the economy reopens a...
May 07, 2021
Bradley set to hold commencement ceremonies at Shea Stadium
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University has announced this year’s commencement ceremonies will be held in-person at Shea Stadium, at 1523 W. Nebraska Avenue in Peoria. Bradley University Spokesp...
May 07, 2021
CAT, CAT Foundation to gift over $3M to COVID relief efforts
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Caterpillar, Inc. and the Caterpillar Foundation have pledged $3.4 million worth of COVID-19 relief dollars to foreign countries struggling with the virus. The foundation said ...
May 06, 2021
Hendrickson suggests getting vaccinated for mom this Mother’s Day
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria City/County Health Administrator Monica Hendrickson Thursday encouraged area residents to honor mothers this weekend by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. “Often we...
May 06, 2021
Local COVID roundup 5/6: double digit drop in bed usage
PEORIA, Ill. — A total of 119 residents of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties between Wednesday and Thursday tested positive for COVID-19. 71 of those residents are of Peoria, 41 live in Ta...
May 06, 2021
Pritzker: Illinois will move to Bridge Phase May 14
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer Thursday announced Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of Restore Illinois on Friday, May 14, making a full reopening possible as soon as June 11. “...
May 06, 2021
Arrest made after long negotiation at home in Peoria Heights
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — A domestic situation eventually ended in the arrest of an individual Thursday morning, but not before an hour-long negotiation with police. Peoria Heights Police were call...
May 06, 2021
State COVID roundup 5/6: 85% of 65 and older have at least one dose
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday reported 85% of Illinoisans 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Overall, just under ...
May 06, 2021
Peoria’s fire chief announces retirement
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Fire Department Chief Anthony “Tony” Ardis has announced he will retire this month. Ardis’ last day on the job will be May 14, according to a news release...
May 06, 2021
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