NAUVOO - Authorities have identified the woman who was killed Saturday night when a hayrack ride overturned near Nauvoo, also injuring 17 others.

PEORIA -- Nine people died over the weekend as a result of complications from the illness caused by the COVID-19 virus.

SPRINGFIELD - Amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases, voters in Illinois and across the nation are shattering records for early voting.

PEORIA -- Despite increases in COVID cases that average 100 a day and a rise in deaths attributed to the virus, the Tri-County Area including Peoira sits in a region that is currently best in the state in terms of its COVID-19 numbers, the governor said Monday afternoon.

PEORIA -- A new round of grants to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic, particularly those in areas faced with mitigation efforts, is underway, the governor said Monday.