Coronavirus Archives

Health officials report 5 COVID-19-related deaths in Tri-County area over weekend

September 28, 2020 2:54 pm Heart of Illinois ABC

(HOI) — Health officials in Peoria and Tazewell counties are reporting a combined five COVID-19-related deaths over the…

US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools

September 28, 2020 2:00 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce the shipment of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week.…

IDPH announces 1,709 new COVID-19 cases Monday

September 28, 2020 12:16 pm Heart of Illinois ABC

SPRINGFIELD (HOI) — An additional 1,709 new COVID-19 cases are being reported by state health officials Monday, to bring Illinois’ total to…

McLean County reports 15 new COVID-19 cases

September 28, 2020 9:18 am Heart of Illinois ABC

MCLEAN COUNTY (HOI) — Health officials in McLean County are reporting 15 new cases Monday, bringing the county’s total to…

COVID-19 causes South Side Mission to streamline Thanksgiving food program

September 26, 2020 1:41 am Howard Packowitz

PEORIA (HOI) – The South Side Mission in Peoria pledges to carry on the annual Thanksgiving food program, but some streamlining to the massive effort…

Asbestos removal delays return to in-person learning at East Peoria High School

September 25, 2020 10:23 pm Sheridan Swathwood, Howard Packowitz

EAST PEORIA (HOI) – East Peoria Community High School is delaying its return to in-person learning because it’s taking longer than expected to remove…