Peoria
Chicago's 1st COVID-19 vaccines given at West Side hospital

By Sophia Tareen Dec. 15, 2020 11:59 AM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Health care workers in Chicago and Peoria received the first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday during ceremonial events attended by top elected...

With his cell phone camera in hand at his Peoria, Ill. home on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, life-long Peorian Bryan Smith has gained a following photographing houses in Peoria that catch his attention and posting them to Peoria-centric social media sites. Smith's project began with Caterpillar's decision to move its headquarters to Deerfield and he wanted to highlight the positive aspects of the Peoria area. (David Zalaznik/Journal Star via AP)
Peoria man photographs houses to spread love for hometown

By Leslie Renken Nov. 14, 2020 01:01 AM EST

Illinois residents urged to mitigate virus spread amid spike

By John O'connor Oct. 26, 2020 06:38 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — After another record-breaking day in Illinois for new coronavirus infections this weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday again implored...

Bradley quarantines student body after COVID-19 outbreak

Sep. 08, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on...

Teen convicted of fatally shooting 2 near Bradley University

Aug. 21, 2020 10:34 AM EDT
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois teenager has been convicted in a 2018 shooting that killed two people and wounded a third at a fraternity party near the...

An information sign is displayed at Mundelein high school stadium in Mundelein, Ill., Thursday, July 30, 2020. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) board of directors voted on Wednesday to move the football, girls volleyball and boys soccer seasons to spring, while making season adjustments to all sports for the 2020-21 school year. All other fall sports such as boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country, girls swimming and girls tennis will be played as scheduled, with restrictions, according to the IHSA. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
12 Bradley students test positive for COVID-19 after event

Jul. 30, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

1,532 new known Illinois COVID-19 cases and 19 more deaths

Jul. 24, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported an additional 1,532 confirmed cases of coronavirus, down slightly from the...

Breed Love holds signs to show her respects outside Providence Missionary Baptist Church during the funeral service of C.T. Vivian in Atlanta on Thursday, July 23, 2020. C.T. Vivian's private funeral was held at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. Biden and Winfrey, were joined by Hank and Billye Aaron, Bernard Lafayette, Andrew Young and Henrietta Antoine, in delivering their remarks via pre-recorded video. Before the services started, the Rev. Damon P. Williams, pastor of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, reminded family members to socially distance and keep their masks on throughout the services. Family members were spread out throughout the large church. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Vivian remembered as courageous, humble Civil Rights warrior

By Jeff Martin Jul. 23, 2020 06:50 PM EDT

Bradley University to resume on-campus instruction in August

May. 11, 2020 10:06 PM EDT
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley University in central Illinois will resume on-campus instruction in the fall semester despite the continued presence of the...

In this April 4, 2020 photo, Angela Konczak holds her newborn daughter Brooklyn at their home in Washington, Ill., where they are quarantined as a precaution following Brooklyn's birth. (David Zalaznik/Journal Star via AP)
For Families with special issues, stay-at-home adds worries

By Andy Kravetz Apr. 26, 2020 01:02 AM EDT