Heart of Illinois counties vary how to distribute COVID vaccines in new phase
(HOI) – As the state enters Phase 1b of COVID vaccine distribution, Heart of Illinois health departments are urging people to be patient as tens of…
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UPDATE: Woman identified as victim in deadly garage fire
(UPDATE 3:30 PM) — The Peoria County Coroner has identified the person killed in a garage fire in Peoria Friday morning. Laurie A. Helms, 46, was…
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Region 2 shifts to Tier 2, Riverfront Museum to open soon
PEORIA (HOI) – Good news came out of the Governor JB Pritzker’s office Friday, as he announced Region 2 will now be allowed to open up the following.…
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Peoria sheriff says some reforms will make policing harder, lawmakers say they are necessary
PEORIA (HOI) — State Senator Elgie Sims Jr., who represents parts of Chicago and southern suburbs, said H.B. 3635 will improve policing throughout…
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Health officials announce 8 new COVID-19-related deaths in Tri-County area
(HOI) — Health officials in the Tri-County area are reporting eight more COVID-19-related deaths Friday, bringing the area’s total to 475. Tazewell…
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UPDATE: Police report shows accused DUI deputy’s alibi claims
PEORIA (HOI) – A former Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy told investigators his car had been stolen the night it was involved in a hit and run crash.…
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Tri-Counties prepare for next phase of vaccine rollout
PEORIA (HOI) – Tri-County public health leaders are confident the region will enter the second phase of the vaccine rollout next week. In the 1a…
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OSF brings new life to vacant downtown building
PEORIA (HOI) – It’s been years in the making, but now OSF’s vision of ‘Digital Healthcare’ is finally becoming a reality. “24/7, 365, a single point…
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Par-A-Dice plans to reopen Saturday, pending final approval
EAST PEORIA (HOI) — Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino will be opening its doors once again this Saturday. That’s according to a press release from the casino,…
Continue Reading Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy resigns after DUI, leaving the scene of an accident
Peoria IL (HOI) – A now former Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing several charges after allegedly driving drunk and leaving the scene of a…
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