Author Archives: Dalton Kemper
IDPH announces 330 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Wednesday announced 330 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including three deaths; a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man ...
Mar 25, 2020 Midwest Communications
President Trump aims for easing of restrictions by Easter
WASHINGTON D.C. -- President Donald Trump hopes that the United States can begin to ease restrictions and open businesses by Easter. "I hope we can do this by Easter," said Trump. "I think that would ...
Mar 24, 2020 Midwest Communications
Peoria City/County Health Department announces no new COVID-19 cases
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department announced zero new COVID-19 cases Tuesday at the daily news conference. This keeps the local total in the Tri-County area at eight. There are f...
Mar 24, 2020 Midwest Communications
Rand Paul becomes first senator to test positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive. He ...
Mar 22, 2020 AP Photo/ Jacquelyn Martin
Pekin Liquor Commission authorizes alcohol delivery
PEKIN, Ill. -- As a result of Governor J.B. Pritzker announcing shelter-in-place taking effect Saturday, the Pekin Liquor Commissioner has authorized alcohol delivery and curbside pickup. All retail l...
Mar 21, 2020 Midwest Communications
Peoria County primary election results
PEORIA, Ill. -- With 169 of 169 precincts in Peoria County reporting, here are the primary election results from Tuesday night. For President of the United States Dem: Bernie Sanders (D) -- 31.08% Joe...
Mar 17, 2020 Midwest Communications
First COVID-19 case in Peoria County; Illinois reaches 105
CHICAGO -- Peoria County is one of the two new counties in Illinois in which COVID-19 cases are being reported. The case in Peoria county is the first case in the county. It is the second case in the ...
Mar 16, 2020 Midwest Communications
UnityPoint Health announces visitor restrictions
PEORIA, Ill. -- UnityPoint Health has issued temporary visitor restrictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes are all effective immediately. The restrictions are as follows: No visitors will b...
Mar 16, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Mike Sabol
Pastor at COVID-19 patient's church releases special announcement
GERMANTOWN HILLS, Ill. -- The pastor at Willow Hill Church in Germantown Hills that the COVID-19 patient regularly attends posted a special announcement video Sunday morning on YouTube. Pastor Bradley...
Mar 15, 2020 Midwest Communications
Walmart changing hours to restock and clean
PEORIA, Ill. -- Walmart is changing its operating hours to ensure people get what they need during the COVID-19 epidemic. The company announced this change Saturday in a press release. Beginning Sunda...
Mar 15, 2020 Midwest Communications
