PEORIA - The fact that COVID-19 behaves differently in children is one reason why many officials are favoring the reopening of primary schools this fall.

As Barb Castle looks around her pub, she can also look back.

PEORIA -- Within a matter of hours Saturday, the Peoria County Jail saw its COVID-19 positive cases go from zero to eight among detainees.

PEORIA -- A man was shot to death early Saturday in South Peoria, according to police. His death represents the seventh homicide of 2020 in the city.

PEORIA -- A man was hospitalized in serious condition after he was shot Saturday morning in Central Peoria, according to authorities.