Local teen receives Martin Luther King Jr. 2021 Youth Award
(WEEK) – The Bloomington-Normal Human Relations Commissions held their 45th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon Saturday. During the virtual…
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Lottery jackpots reaching record level winnings
(WEEK) – If you’re feeling lucky, the chance to win millions continues as the lottery jackpots are reaching record level winnings. The Powerball…
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Illinois sees 4,162 new COVID-19 cases Sunday
(WEEK) — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,162 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the state to 1,068,829 total cases. Sunday’s…
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Petition created to designate January 17th as Betty White Day
(WEEK) – Sunday marks native Illinois icon Betty White’s 99th birthday and one super fan is working to get her an epic gift. Boise, Idaho resident…
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Limited indoor dining now in play as Region 2 moves into Tier 1 mitigation
EAST PEORIA (WEEK) – Restaurants and bars in Region 2 are now allowed to serve customers indoors at 25 people or 25% of capacity, whichever is lower.…
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Company provides employment opportunities for community
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (WEEK) – As people continue to face unemployment during the pandemic, one company is providing new job opportunities for their…
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Back the Blue Jeep Run shows support for Central Illinois police officers
(WEEK) – Saturday jeep enthusiasts came together to show their support for police officers around Central Illinois. The group began their journey in…
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Bloomington-Normal NAACP celebrates legislative victory abolishing cash bond
(WEEK) – The Bloomington-Normal NAACP along with other organizations in town gathered over zoom to celebrate the legislative victory abolishing cash…
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Illinois positivity continues to fall; over 5,300 new COVID-19 cases
(WEEK) — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,343 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the state to 1,064,667 total cases.…
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New drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in East Peoria
The drive thru testing site located at 252 East Washington Street offers a PCR COVID-19…
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