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Peoria County Animal Protection Services receives grant to help shelter cats during the winter

By Elle Johnson | Feb 1, 2021

Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) remains vigilant in their efforts to care for homeless animals, despite the many challenges this past year has presented.

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport to offer new flight services

By Elle Johnson | Jan 22, 2021

Nonstop service from Sarasota and Denver will be offered at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in May.

Illinois health officials OK limited indoor restaurant seating during COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Jan 19, 2021

Officials at the Illinois Department of Public Health said on Jan. 16 that they would allow limited indoor seating at restaurants in Region 2.

Tazewell County public guardian has law license suspended following accusations he tapped into clients' funds

By Elle Johnson | Nov 24, 2020

A Tazewell County public guardian has had his law license suspended after being accused of tapping clients' funds for his own use.

Central Illinois business program to join WTVP's daily line-up

By Elle Johnson | Nov 8, 2020

A locally produced program will be joining WTVP's Daily Business Block Line-Up in the Peoria area, with a new Virtual YPGP LEAP Academy.

Secretary of state's letter on voting by mail sparks confusion in Peoria County

By Elle Johnson | Oct 22, 2020

Secretary of State Jesse White raised some confusion among voters who had already requested to vote by mail when he issued a letter to voters encouraging them to do just that.

Peoria Public School's campus safety director receives national recognition

By Elle Johnson | Oct 6, 2020

Peoria Public School Director of Campus Safety Demario Boone has been named the 2020 Campus Safety Director of the Year for the work the he is doing to keep students as safe as possible.

Pritzker issues Illinois sports restrictions, placing sports in risk categories

By Elle Johnson | Aug 31, 2020

New restrictions on youth and adult recreational sports have been issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and went into effect during August.

Four Republicans named to Illinois budget oversight commission for COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Aug 19, 2020

The Illinois Republican House leader named four individuals to serve on a legislative oversight commission to monitor budgetary actions taken by the governor related to COVID-19.

Peoria mayor issues faster alternative to governor's five-phase reopening plan

By Elle Johnson | Jul 5, 2020

Several Illinois counties, including Peoria County, introduced an alternative plan to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's five-phase Restore Illinois mandate.

Peoria County sees increase in domestic abuse charges

By Elle Johnson | Jun 15, 2020

Approximately 70% of Peoria County jail's population is booked due to a domestic battery or abuse preliminary charges, police told Central Illinois Proud.

Illinois' public housing receives nearly $2M for help with COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | May 30, 2020

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development received more than $1.8 million for Illinois' 18th Congressional District, Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) said in April.

Illinois businesses try to survive under Pritzker's stay-at-home order

By Elle Johnson | May 25, 2020

Businesses and law enforcement in Illinois are continuing to try their best to operate under Gov. J.B. Pritzker's extended stay-at-home order.

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