Category Archives: Local News
U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high at over 100,000 - Reuters tally
(Reuters) - The United States hit a six-month high for new COVID cases with over 100,000 infections reported on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant ravages areas where people...
Aug 05, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Patients wait in line to get a swab test at a COVID-19 mobile testing site hosted by the Manatee County Florida Department of Health in Palmetto, Florida, U.S., August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo
U.S. infrastructure bill could be nearing final vote, key senators say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate could vote in the next few days on the $1 trillion infrastructure package that is one of President Joe Biden's top domestic priorities, said members of the bipar...
Aug 05, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Traffic is seen on a highway ahead of the July 4th holiday, in New York, U.S., July 2, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Gov. Pritzker announces mask mandates for schools, long-term care facilities
CHICAGO -- Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday announced masks will be required in all pre-K-12 schools, day cares and long-term care facilities across the state. The mask mandate also applies to indoor spor...
Aug 04, 2021 Midwest Communications
Biggest disc golf tournament ever will be held in Peoria this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. -- Disc golf has been a sport exploding in popularity in recent years, and that will be evident this weekend throughout the Peoria area. One of the biggest tournaments of the year, the Di...
Aug 04, 2021 Courtesy: Ledgestone Insurance Open
Peoria wants you to 'Paint a Plow'
PEORIA, Ill. -- With plenty of sunshine and current temperatures in the 80s, snow plows aren't exactly top of mind right now. But, it's a perfect time to create awareness about winter weather, driving...
Aug 04, 2021 (Peoria Public Works)
Mayor Ali to discuss high-speed rail for Peoria with former Rep. LaHood
PEORIA, Ill. - Mayor Rita Ali on Friday will speak with former Peoria-area Congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about including Peoria in high-speed passenger rail service. Ali has...
Aug 04, 2021 Christine Warner / CC
Slow slog in U.S. Senate for $1 trillion infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate made gradual progress on Tuesday on a $1 trillion infrastructure investment bill to upgrade roads, bridges, mass transit and broadband services as the Democratic ...
Aug 04, 2021 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
IDPH reports highest number of new cases since May 7
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Tuesday reported the highest number of daily new cases since early May. IDPH reported 2,682 new and probable cases Tuesday, a level...
Aug 03, 2021 Midwest Communications
New York Governor Cuomo denies allegations of sexual misconduct detailed in probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday denied the findings of a five-month investigation by the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women in violat...
Aug 03, 2021 FILE PHOTO: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks from the One World Trade Center Tower while making an announcement in New York City, New York, U.S., June 15, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
New York AG says Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, broke laws
(Reuters) -A five-month investigation has found that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and violated federal and state laws while creating a "climate of fear" in the workplace, New...
Aug 03, 2021 New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks at a news conference regarding a probe that found New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, in New York City, New York, U.S., August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
