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Trump advisers cite need to stop ‘permanent’ economic toll
WASHINGTON (AP) – Some of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers are stressing the importance of states getting more businesses and offices to open during the pandemic. Their pitch...
Julia Bradley May 10, 2020

IDPH: 1,656 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,656 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including 57 additional deaths. Director of the IDPH, Dr. Ngozi Ezike...
Julia Bradley May 10, 2020

Tri-County area sees two new cases, 81 patients recover from COVID-19
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria County Health Department on Sunday reported two additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the Tri-County area to 210. There are now 138 positive cases of ...
Julia Bradley May 10, 2020

IDPH: 2,325 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health Saturday announced 2,325 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including 111 additional deaths. Director of the IDPH, Dr. Ngozi Ez...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020

One new death from COVID-19 in Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department reports a sixth death due to COVID-19 in Peoria County. Saturday's daily report from the health department shows a woman in her 80s, who l...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020

OSF Saint Francis bringing back elective services
PEORIA, Ill. — OSF HealthCare will restart non-emergency procedures and surgical services at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center beginning Monday. In a release on Saturday, OSF HealthCare said the ...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020

Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Little Richard, the self-proclaimed "architect of rock 'n' roll," has died. He was 87. Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard's, told The Associated Press that Li...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020

Trump says ‘no rush’ on more aid as jobless crisis grows
WASHINGTON (AP) – The next financial rescue plan may not show up for a while. President Donald Trump says he’s in “no rush” to negotiate another financial rescue bill. His comm...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Magician Roy Horn of the famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 75. Publicist Dave Kirvin said in a statement that Horn d...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 A.M. (5/9)
…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Record to near record low temperatures from 29 to 32 degrees are expected. A very light wind will also result in wid...
Julia Bradley May 09, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
46 °F Overcast
