Category Archives: Local News
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
No case of COVID-19 in PIA air control tower
PEORIA, Ill. -- There was not a COVID-19 case in the Peoria International Airport control tower. "The case was actually not in the tower," said Gene Olson, Peoria Director of Airports. "It was a [tech...
Mar 25, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
With limited supply, local hospitals must prioritize COVID-19 testing
PEORIA, Ill. -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the Tri-County area are still low. But, expect that to change in the next week or two. Keith Knepp, President and CEO of UnityPoint Health C...
Mar 25, 2020 Midwest Communications
Illinois could need 38K more beds if virus isn't contained
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The governor of Illinois says the state would need tens of thousands of additional hospital beds for COVID-19 patients within the next two weeks in a worst-case scenario amid ...
Mar 25, 2020 1470/100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley (File Photo)
Peoria family rescued from apartment fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday to the Lexington Hills Apartment Complex in the 3400 block of W. Oakcrest. Crews first arriving on the scene reported heavy s...
Mar 25, 2020 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by ...
Mar 25, 2020 Midwest Communications, Inc.
City Council grants Mayor Ardis Emergency Authority
PEORIA, Ill. -- After some discussion, the Peoria City Council has granted Mayor Jim Ardis Emergency Authority during the COVID-19 pandemic. The council amended the city's current ordinance of Emergen...
Mar 24, 2020 Peoria City
One person treated after a Peoria house fire
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighter/paramedics were called out around 4 p.m. Tuesday to 1315 W. John Gwynn because of a reported structure fire. When fire crews arrived, they found smoke bellowing from ...
Mar 24, 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
