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The Tazewell County Health Department has received notification of the first confirmed H1N1 influenza case in Tazewell County. An adult over 40 tested positive this week for H1N1 by the Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information. The individual did receive medical treatment and is recuperating at home. The Tazewell County Health Department's Communicable Disease staff is monitoring the situation.

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The Colts Drum & Bugle Corp practiced at EastSide Centre Thursday before giving a concert in Normal that evening. Jared Kumer and Patrick McGehee, two East Peoria Community High School students, are members of the band, which is based in Iowa.

While most people are complaining about the heat and seeking the comforts of air-conditioning, two East Peoria students are enduring the hot weather as they train with the Colts Drum & Bugle Corp.

Ever since he was 6 years old, Chuck Palanza wanted to own the restaurant his great-grandfather, Edward, started.

Now, at the age of 40, he is getting his wish.