Bloomington-Normal public buses to limit number of riders
BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) – Starting Saturday, only ten people at a time will be allowed to ride Connect Transit buses in Bloomington-Normal. That’s because…
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Semi overturns on I-74 near Murray Baker Bridge
EAST PEORIA (WEEK) – First responders rushed to the scene of an accident Friday night near the closed-down Murray Baker Bridge in East Peoria. Police…
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Local Salvation Army chapters focus on food for the needy, child care for first responders
(WEEK) – The Salvation Army is working to meet increasing needs in Bloomington and Peoria because of the coronavirus epidemic. In Bloomington, the…
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Mason, Stark Counties report first confirmed coronavirus cases
(WEEK) – First confirmed COVID-19 cases were confirmed Friday in Mason and Stark Counties, while a third confirmed case has been reported in Bureau…
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Two new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tazewell County
PEORIA (WEEK) – The health department covering Peoria and nearby communities reported on Friday there were two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in…
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Seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in McLean County
BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) – The McLean County Health Department on Friday reported seven more confirmed COVID-19 cases, and the total cases are now at 38,…
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COVID-19 death toll climbs by 53 in Illinois, total number of dead at 210
CHICAGO (WEEK) – Another 53 people have died from COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday, bringing the total number of…
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Peoria Police enjoy a lunchtime treat
PEORIA (WEEK) – Lunch was on the house Wednesday for Peoria’s finest as a show of thanks and in the name of community building. The Alexis Camry…
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Twin-City governments, hotels summoned to help the poor during COVID-19 crisis
BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) – Activists wanting to aid the most vulnerable McLean County residents are calling for local governments to take bold and dramatic…
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LeRoy Police issue safety alert after teen says man tried to lure her into minivan
LEROY (WEEK) – Police in LeRoy, southeast of Bloomington-Normal, issued a child safety alert Wednesday evening after a teenager reported a man tried…
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