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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
Biden calls on NY Governor Cuomo to resign following investigation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign in light of a report by the state attorney general that found the Democratic governor h...
Aug 03, 2021 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. CDC announces new 60-day eviction moratorium
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday issued a new 60-day moratorium on residential evictions in areas with high levels of COVID-19 infections citi...
Aug 03, 2021 REUTERS/Will Dunham
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
Tyson Foods mandates COVID-19 vaccines for employees but still negotiating with unions
(Reuters) -Tyson Foods Inc said on Tuesday it is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for its workforce but is still negotiating with labor unions over mandates for unionized plant workers, who are among t...
Aug 03, 2021 REUTERS/Mike Blake
