Ex-Rivermen player Tyler Amburgey had COVID-19 at time of his death

PEORIA - The grandparents of former Peoria Rivermen defenseman Tyler Amburgey say he had COVID-19 at the time of his death Sunday, and that test results are pending for his family.

Turns out there will be a state cross country meet this year for grade schools and high school athletes, after all.

PEORIA -- The fifth candidate to officially declare an intent to run next year for Peoria mayor might be the most formidable.

PEORIA - After several months of debate and emotional pleas, the Peoria City Council voted on Tuesday to cut two engine companies and borrow $10 million to close the COVID-19 budget hole.

SPRINGFIELD - State officials Tuesday announced additional efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Metro East area along the Missouri border as the first wave of restrictions yielded no effect on the region's virus positivity rate.