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England to demand vaccination proof for clubs, mass events
LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that English nightclubs and other venues with large crowds will require patrons to present proof of full vaccination from the end ...
Dalton Kemper Jul 19, 2021 REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

Ali: Combatting gun violence must be a community effort
PEORIA, Ill. -- Gun violence isn't new to Peoria. But, those who are wrapped up in the violence are getting younger, according to Mayor Rita Ali. Ali told WMBD's "The Greg and Dan Show" that many of t...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2021 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Julia Bradley)

U.S. Olympic gymnast tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) -One of the alternate, or replacement, gymnasts for the U.S. team has tested positive for the coronavirus, but the main team has moved to separate accommodation and is continuing prepa...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2021 A woman pauses for photos next to the Olympic rings near the New National Stadium in Tokyo, Monday, March 23, 2020. The IOC has postponed the Tokyo Olympics until 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Peoria home damaged by fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 400 block of W. Hanssler Place on reports of a working fire. Crews found heavy fire venting from a window...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2021 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy

U.S. surgeon general defends CDC mask change, blames tech companies for COVID deaths
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy stood by federal guidance that those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer needed to wear masks, while blaming social media companies for...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Critical care workers insert an endotracheal tube into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positive patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

Shooting in West Peoria
WEST PEORIA, Ill - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in West Peoria. Deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Otley Road at 2:33 a.m. ...
Ed Hammond Jul 18, 2021 Midwest Communications

St. Jude Telethon raises $9 million
PEORIA, Ill. - The 44th annual St. Jude Telethon raised over $9 million in the fight against childhood cancer. The exact total was $9,440,011 when the telethon ended Saturday night on WEEK-TV. This ye...
Ed Hammond Jul 18, 2021 Supplied photo: 25 News

Dunlap celebrates 150th birthday
DUNLAP, Ill. (25 News) - The Village of Dunlap celebrated its 150th birthday. A celebration took place Saturday at Central Park featuring food, music, art displays and activities for people of all age...
Ed Hammond Jul 18, 2021 Village of Dunlap

Dumpster fire outside North Peoria Avanti's
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria fire fighters responded to a dumpster fire outside Avanti's North Peoria location. Crews arrived to the restaurant at 8517 N. Knoxville Ave. at 9:55 p.m. Saturday to find a dumps...
Ed Hammond Jul 18, 2021 Midwest Communications

Olympics-First competitors in athletes' village infected with COVID-19
TOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo Olympics organisers on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 cases among competitors residing in the athletes' village, as its population swells ahead of the start of the pandemic-...
Ed Hammond Jul 18, 2021 REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon


