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Ali: Peoria Mayor's race far from finished
PEORIA, Ill. -- Dr. Rita Ali led the Peoria Mayoral race for most of Tuesday night over Councilman Jim Montelongo, but the final data dump of the night put Montelongo on top by 73 votes. However, Ali ...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD

State COVID roundup 4/6: new cases approach 3k
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Nearly 3,000 Illinoisans -- 2,931 -- found out between Monday and Tuesday they have the coronavirus. 13 died of the virus during that time. 95,188 doses of the vaccine were admini...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 Midwest Communications

West Bluff shooting Tues. injures 1
***UPDATE*** 4/6/21 4:30 P.M. PPD Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said the male victim was taken to a hospital, and his injuries were non-life-threatening. She also said there was no suspect inf...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 MWC-Peoria Police Media Release

Local COVID roundup 4/6/21: as cases rise, J&J shot to be offered in all 3 counties
PEORIA, Ill. -- 172 residents of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties found out between Monday and Tuesday they tested positive for COVID-19. 96 of those cases are Peoria residents, 74 are Tazewell...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 Midwest Communications

Police trainer testifies in trial of ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A day after the Minneapolis police chief appeared on the witness stand, jurors in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, charged with murder in the deadly arrest of George ...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 Pool via REUTERS

All American adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 - Biden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday moved up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility target for all American adults to April 19, but warned that with new virus variants spreading "we'r...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 Mary Altaffer/Pool via REUTERS

Election Day races to watch
PEORIA, Ill. -- Tuesday is Election Day. Some of the key races: Peoria Mayor - Jim Montelongo vs. Rita Ali Peoria City Clerk - Stefanie Tarr vs. Shawn Allen Peoria City Council District 1 - Denise Jac...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 06, 2021 Midwest Communications

PPD responds Mon. night to gunfire
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police were on the scene Monday night of a gunshot with injury. Officers were called around 8:30 to the 500 block of Gift Ave. There, a man was initially said to be shot in the c...
Rick Hirschmann Apr 05, 2021 Midwest Communications

COVID-19 vaccines available at Heartland Health Services
PEORIA, Ill. -- Heartland Health Services (HHS) announced Monday COVID-19 vaccine availability for area residents. According to HHS, anyone 18 and older now qualifies for the vaccine. HHS also said re...
Dalton Kemper Apr 05, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD

Texas Rangers welcome full fan capacity at home opener
(Reuters) -- The Texas Rangers opened their doors to 100% fan capacity at Globe Life Field on Monday, making the game the first sporting event without attendance restrictions since the COVID-19 pandem...
Dalton Kemper Apr 05, 2021 Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports


