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Reztark Design Studio/Courtesy City of East PeoriaConstruction on the 501 Blutowne project is expected to begin on a West Washington Street lot adjacent to City Hall in early October. The development by Flaherty & Collins Properties is expected to include around 220 residential units and 10,000 square feet of retail space. -
Joe Deacon/WCBUGetting a new small business off the ground can be challenging for anyone. Often, women face more obstacles and need to handle extra responsibilities compared to their male counterparts.
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A recently concluded two-day tour of Illinois crop fields and agricultural facilities by foreign grain buyers has already resulted in tens of millions of dollars being injected into Illinois’ rural and state economy. -
After announcing the closure of its Junction City location, Café Santa Rosa opens the doors for regular business hours out of the Betty Jayne Brimmer Performing Arts Center in Peoria Heights
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A family entertainment venue under construction in East Peoria will feature two professional-grade miniature golf courses, according to Mayor John Kahl.
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Peoria City Council will consider creating new 2-class licensing regime for tobacco and vape sellersThe Peoria City Council appears poised to create new regulations on tobacco and vape sellers
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Postseason pro baseball returns to Dozer Park for the first time since 2018 on Tuesday as the Peoria Chiefs open the Midwest League playoffs against the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
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With the signing of the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission Act in June, Gov. JB Pritzker created an oversight committee bringing together five port districts and 10 counties, aiming to fully utilize one of the state's premiere natural resources: the Illinois River.
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Former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi is set to remain in custody until a December trial where he faces federal charges of mail fraud and tax fraud.
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Pekin's city council remains divided over apparent personal differences, evidenced by a recent split vote on naming police chief John Dossey as the full-time city manager. In her latest quarterly interview with WCBU, Mayor Mary Burress discusses her desire to move the city forward.
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Boosted by aspiring performers and open-mic nights, Peoria's vibrant local comedy scene is on the rebound after struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The city of Pekin will loan Cullinan Properties $5 million to redevelop the former Bergner's at East Court Village.
