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Peoria's Birth to Five Illinois branch fills gaps in childcare and helps parents
Tim Rosenberger
Birth to Five Illinois helps families with children ages birth to 5 get equal treatment. Its Peoria County council manager spoke to WCBU about the group and how social media helps.
A man in a suit speaks at a podium in front of two large screens displaying a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the Peoria Riverfront Museum logo for its 14th anniversary on October 20, 2026.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Museum unveils rare original Abraham Lincoln photo taken in Peoria
Joe Deacon
Here's the sign that's currently in front of the Washington Fire Department station at 200 N. Wilmor Road.
Steve Stein
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WCBU
Local News
Washington Fire Department makes pitch for electronic message board
Steve Stein
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