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House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters call a failed policy of criminalizing pot...
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Local COVID roundup 12/4: Seven Tazewell County deaths
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department Friday reported seven new Tazewell County deaths due to COVID-19. There were eight deaths in the tri-county overall in the last 24 hours, with ...
Dec 04, 2020 Midwest Communications
Bradley men's and women's basketball announce revised 20-21 MVC schedule
PEORIA, Ill. -- A new Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) schedule has been adapted this basketball season to limit travel and promote safety. There will still be an 18-game conference schedule, but team...
Dec 04, 2020 Bradley University
State COVID roundup 12/4: Hospitalizations slightly down
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- COVID-19 hospitalizations across Illinois were slightly down Friday compared to Thursday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). 5,453 were reported to be h...
Dec 04, 2020 Midwest Communications
Illinois DMVs to remain closed through New Year's
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is extending the closure of driver services facilities until Jan. 4, 2021. The original closing of facilities was supposed to end on Dec. 7...
Dec 04, 2020 Midwest Communications
Local hospitals forced to allocate resources as number hospitalized rises
PEORIA, Ill. -- Local hospitals have been forced to prioritize beds and nurses as COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen across the United States in the last few weeks. UnityPoint Chief Medical Officer ...
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PACVB Prez: "Proud" of residents for supporting small businesses
PEORIA, Ill. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tough times upon small businesses across the country, as many have had to temporarily close or restrict capacity due to government regulations since Ma...
Dec 04, 2020 Midwest Communications
US hiring slows sharply to 245,000 jobs as virus intensifies
WASHINGTON (AP) - America's employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight month...
Dec 04, 2020 Midwest Communications
Police investigating two incidents on NE Monroe
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police were called just after 8 p.m. Thursday to a home in the 1400 block of NE Monroe regarding trouble with a male. A caller told police the male was down inside the home. "Up...
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Hendrickson says "there is a horizon" to COVID-19 pandemic
PEORIA, Ill. -- As Britain approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Wednesday and the United States is assumed to soon follow suit, Peoria City/County Health Administrator Monica Hendricks...
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