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Massive expansion of vote-by-mail approved in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois governor on Tuesday approved a massive expansion in voting by mail, a plan derided by Republicans nationally. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said allowing ma...
Julia Bradley Jun 17, 2020
EP City Council approves parameters for delivery and carry out mixed drinks
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — The East Peoria City Council met Tuesday night and agreed upon regulations for liquor license holders in regards to delivery and carry out mixed drinks. Commissioner Mark Hil...
Kristina Leahy Jun 16, 2020
In wake of racial issues, Peoria County Board votes to tap into financial reserves
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria County Board has voted to allocate an extra lump of money to combat what it calls social injustice. By a 16-2 vote, the board on Tuesday voted to appropriate an extra $...
Jeremy Scott Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday shooting suspect in custody
PEORIA, Ill. — 32-year-old Anthony Butler was taken into custody regarding a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning. Peoria Police responded at 12:06 a.m. to the 3600 block of W. Hedgehill...
Kristina Leahy Jun 16, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/16: 623 new cases reported for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday an increase of 623 cases of COVID-19. Monday was the first day since the end of March that less than 500 cases were ...
Kristina Leahy Jun 16, 2020
Local COVID roundup 6/16: Peoria County reports one death
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department reported Tuesday an additional death related to COVID-19, a woman in her 80’s. The woman did reside at University Rehab Center. That...
Kristina Leahy Jun 16, 2020
Trump announces executive order for police reform
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will sign an executive order for safer policing in the United States. The executive order will encourage police departments acr...
Kristina Leahy Jun 16, 2020
Father’s Day is Sunday!!
Hey kiddos! Father’s Day is THIS Sunday! I know you usually work on fun stuff for dad during school or daycare and may be you haven’t had a chance to do that this year. Here are some great...
Steph Blue Jun 16, 2020
IL GOP sues Pritzker seeking exemption from 10-person limit
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ Democratic governor is being sued by the state’s Republican Party, which is seeking exemption from the 10-person limit on public gatherings issued on May 29....
Julia Bradley Jun 16, 2020
Crews Respond to fire at Whittier School
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday to the 1600 block of W. Fredonia. Crews found smoke coming from the front of the Whittier School building and flames comi...
Julia Bradley Jun 16, 2020

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