Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start
Joe Biden says that administering 100 million shots in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus…
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Federal student loan moratorium set to expire at the end of the month
Student loans have been suspended since last spring and the average student debt balance in Illinois is more than…
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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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Vaccine’s arrival lifts spirits at local nursing home
NORMAL (HOI) – There were plenty of smiles Friday morning at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Normal. Residents and staff of the facility on…
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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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ISU Trustees plan Saturday session to vote on bonus for retiring president
NORMAL (HOI) – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz will find out Saturday whether he’ll receive a bonus before he retires at mid-year.…
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Vice President calls to congratulate VP-elect
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence has called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations. That’s according to two…
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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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NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
The National Rifle Association says the nation’s most powerful gun-rights organization has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the…
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