Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Area leaders send plan to reopen businesses to Gov. Pritzker
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A plan to reopen central Illinois. Area leaders sent a letter to Gov. J-B Pritzker Wednesday outlining a three-phase plan to get the people of the Tri-County region back to w...
Apr 30, 2020
DIY Puff Paint!
Good morning friends! Kids getting a little antsy? Here’s a great craft idea to have a little fun with! I’ve seen these on sidewalks as well. You can make your own DIY Puff Paint! HereR...
Apr 30, 2020
Man shot, another pistol whipped in East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police were called just after 7:15 p.m. Wednesday to a home in the 700 block of E. Virginia on reports of a possible shooting. “A victim who had been pistol whipped w...
Apr 30, 2020
Pritzker faces 2nd legal challenge to stay-at-home order
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois legislator has filed a second legal challenge to the Illinois governor’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he wants a compr...
Apr 30, 2020
Peoria Park District cancels summer staples
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Park District has announced summer cancelations due to COVID-19. Illinois's stay-at-home order due to COVID-19 has played havoc on local activity centers such as parks, playgroun...
Apr 29, 2020
Peoria Health Department keeps eye on ICU usage
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City/County Health Department shed some light Wednesday on trends. The department said the average per-day case count for a 7-day period has been eight. For a 14-day pe...
Apr 29, 2020
Pritzker discusses the importance of PPE
CHICAGO, Ill. — Governor J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday as the state’s economy slowly reopens, personal protective equipment will be vital. The state has requested 900,000 more gowns, 17 mil...
Apr 29, 2020
Diddy tells Joe Biden to make his plans clear: "The black vote is not for free"
Sean "Diddy" Combs is shouting another message for black voters these days. With the presidential election only months away, celebrities like himself, Cardi B and others are p...
Apr 29, 2020
Woodford County SA says he won’t enforce stay-at-home extension
EUREKA, Ill. — Woodford County State’s Attorney Greg Minger said Wednesday his office will not be enforcing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order beyond Apr. 30. An e-mail that cir...
Apr 29, 2020
Rivian-Ford deal off due to COVID-19
NORMAL, Ill. — The deal is off for Rivian Automotive’s car factory in Normal to produce a Lincoln-brand electric vehicle, a Rivian spokesperson confirmed late Tuesday night. Lincoln is For...
Apr 29, 2020
