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State COVID roundup 6/7: beds in use, overall case count dwindle
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As the state marches towards this Friday’s full reopening, COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease in proper ways. Illinois Department of Public Health said 244 people be...
Jeremy Scott Jun 07, 2021

East Peoria event to highlight small businesses
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A city-wide shopping event designed to help small businesses will be held in East Peoria on Saturday, June 12. The Small Business Extravaganza will feature 12 participating b...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2021

Earth, Wind & Fire among three shows announced at Civic Center Theater
PEORIA, Ill. — Legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire is returning to Peoria in October. The group will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday, October 3. Tickets go on sale ...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2021

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Rick Hirschmann Jun 07, 2021

State COVID roundup 6/6: Less than 350 cases; Phase 5 on the horizon
CHICAGO - Illinois health officials reported 342 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including 37 deaths. Additionally, over 68% percent of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dos...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2021

Fatal accident on Illinois River; name of victim released
***UPDATE*** 6/7/21 7 P.M. 49-year-old Rex Monroe of Peoria has been identified as the drowning victim. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley says there was no trauma at play, and a toxicology was pe...
Julia Bradley Jun 07, 2021

Apparent attempted burglary leaves robber dead; deceased ID’ed
***UPDATE*** 6/7/21 2 P.M. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Ashton RJ Winfrey. Winfrey suffered multiple gunshots. _____________________ ***UPDATE*** 6/6/21 12:45 P.M. The case is being...
Jeremy Scott Jun 06, 2021

Police respond to shots fired Friday night at East Bluff Community Center
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded Friday night at 9:51 p.m. to the 500 block of E Kansas St. after a nearby officer heard shots fired. A ShotSpotter alert was also received from the area in...
Dalton Kemper Jun 05, 2021

State COVID roundup 6/4: New case count remains under 700
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 626 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 15 additional deaths. It’s the sixth straight day in th...
Dalton Kemper Jun 04, 2021

Back to some type of normal: Illinois reopening June 11
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday Illinois will move into Phase 5 of Restore Illinois on June 11. Phase 5 will allow a full reopening of all businesses and activ...
Dalton Kemper Jun 04, 2021
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