Bradley’s Jim DeRose celebrating 25th year as head coach
Bradley soccer has been around for 33 years now and for 25 of those years Jim DeRose has been the head coach. Making his name and Bradley soccer…
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State moving forward with transition to YouthCare despite concerns of advocates, foster parents
SPRINGFIELD (HOI) — Children in DCFS care will transition into a new healthcare provider network Tuesday. However, this move comes amidst scrutiny…
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With 9 COVID cases, Bradley University looking to students to keep each other accountable
PEORIA (WEEK) – Colleges and Universities across the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks, including at Illinois State University in Normal.…
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McLean County Health Dept. advocates for more contact tracers
BLOOMINGTON (HOI) – McLean County has seen such a surge in cases, its contract tracers are no longer able to keep up. At Monday’s board of health…
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‘Sweat for Special Olympics’ combines fitness and fundraising
HOPEDALE (HOI) – The Hopedale Wellness Center threw on their creative hats to host their 10th Sweat for Special Olympics event. While in-person space…
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Illinois State University athletics: ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’
Normal (HOI) — Illinois State University’s athletic department has finalized its response to student protests over racial issues among its…
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Local expert speaks on colon cancer after actor Chadwick Boseman’s death
PEORIA (HOI)- Many fans are still reeling over actor Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death due to colon cancer, at the age of 43. Experts said this form…
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Civic Center could close within 60 days if venue doesn’t get government aid
PEORIA (HOI) — Peoria Civic Center General Manager Rik Edgar says if they don’t receive local or federal funding within 60 days, the River City…
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New emergency ordinances take effect in Normal
As of 5:00 Monday evening, two emergency orders are in place for the town of Normal for the next 48 hours. The first, anyone who is served an…
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Coroner: Skeletal remains found in Glasford not a match to local missing cases
GLASFORD (HOI) — A skull with teeth and other human bones are not those of Alexis Scott, Marc Bohannon or Janie Sellers. Peoria County Coroner Jamie…
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