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Keeping everyone safe during pool season

— May 27, 2022

Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water, including backyard pools. It is time to reopen residential pools and get them ready for the season. The American Red…

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Late relapse possible in breast cancer patients
— March 6, 2022

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read another sad story about a woman who had breast cancer, fought it and seemed to win, but after five years, it came back and took her life. The same sequence…
Eureka church, Kiwanis hosting blood drive
— July 21, 2020

The Eureka United Methodist Church is partnering with the Eureka Greater Area Kiwanis Club to sponsor a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 17 from noon to 6 p.m. at the church located at…
McLean County news briefs
— December 11, 2019

NORMAL Town hosting American Red Cross blood drive The Town of Normal and the Normal Police Department are joining to present a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, Dec….
Peoria County news briefs
— December 4, 2019

PEORIA Division chief promoted to assistant fire chief Chief James Bachman has been promoted to the position of assistant fire chief for the Peoria Fire Department, beginning Nov. 30….

Red Cross seeks donors to help with critically low blood suppy
— January 11, 2022

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis — its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient…
Red Cross issues call for donors to prevent blood supply shortage
— March 18, 2020

The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages…
Tazewell County news briefs
— December 4, 2019

EAST PEORIA Deadline approaches for Christmas decorating contest Untangle the lights, blow up the holiday inflatables and enter the 2019 Christmas Splendor Exterior Decorating Contest,…