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Peoria parents encouraged to sign kids up for new Pfizer shots
Peoria, Ill -- Local public health officials say they're ready to begin scheduling 5 to 11-year-olds for the newly approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA and CDC have given the low-dose vaccinatio...
Nov 04, 2021 Midwest Communications
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to new 19-month low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh 19-month low last week, suggesting the economy was regaining momentum amid a significant impr...
Nov 04, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Relief for companies; Biden's vaccine mandate to be enforced after New Year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will begin enforcing his mandate that private-sector workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly starting Jan. 4, in a reprieve to companies s...
Nov 04, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden responds to a question from a reporter after speaking about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and booster shots in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 24, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
ICC names Ali's replacement
PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois Central College has selected one of its deans to fill the role on campus formerly held by Peoria Mayor Rita Ali. The school on Wednesday named Arnitria Shaw as ICC's Vice Pres...
Nov 04, 2021 (Illinois Central College)
U.S. congressman says House Democrats could finish votes on social, infrastructure bills on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Rick Larsen said on Wednesday his fellow House Democrats could complete votes on President Joe Biden's social spending and infrastructure bills as early as mi...
Nov 04, 2021 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representative Rick Larsen speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
U.S. Senate Democrats fail in latest bid to debate voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday failed to advance voting-rights legislation for the fourth time this year due to overwhelming Republican opposition, raising potential ramifica...
Nov 03, 2021 U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) boards an elevator in the Senate subway at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. November 3, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Secretary of State expands ID program for people leaving prison
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says a pilot program that tried out giving people released from prison state identification cards worked, and is now being expanded. White c...
Nov 03, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Hispanic-owned businesses get Discover Peoria spotlight
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is moving to another important part of the city's resident and business population. After recent work to highlight black-owned businesses ...
Nov 03, 2021 Discover Peoria
Retirements, staffing shortages challenge Peoria's snow plow team
Peoria, Ill -- Thanks to ongoing impacts from the pandemic, the team of snow plow drivers in Peoria will remain smaller than in pre-COVID winters. The City's Public Works assistant director Sie Maroon...
Nov 03, 2021 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Illinois Treasurer wants to return unclaimed Purple Hearts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs is embarking on a mission to return eleven Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners. Frerichs says while difficult, the effort will be ba...
Nov 03, 2021 State of Illinois/Illinois Information Service
