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Steve Stein/WCBUThe recent sale of Lincoln Grade School to the Washington Park District revealed an oversight. Platted streets and alleys on city-owned right-of-way were dedicated to Washington Grade School District 52, but never vacated. -
Molly Hughes/WCBU"Our crime statistics for juveniles is significantly worse than East St. Louis," said Tom Marshall, an Elite Community Outreach board member who sits on the county's Juvenile Justice Council, describing the findings of a University of Illinois Chicago study he said was shared with the council. "They're known for being one of the worst areas in the state."
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Incoming Peoria Board of Education member Andy Diaz said his request for a temporary restraining order ahead of Wednesday’s special meeting has been denied on a technicality. -
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is celebrating a $1 million philanthropic gift for performance opportunities, and the addition of another rare historical American document to its permanent collection. -
Incoming Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Jerry Bell said he wants District 150 to work hand-in-hand with the business community in preparing students to meet evolving workforce needs. -
The current law requires students take at least two years of foreign language classes but that could change if the governor signs a bill the Illinois legislature unanimously passed. -
Joanne Glasser, who served from 2007-2015 as Bradley University's first female president, has died. -
The top 10 teams in the 11-team league will qualify for the postseason tournament and the top two seeds will get automatic bids to the semifinals. -
This Saturday night brings the last sunset before the summer solstice arrives early Sunday, beginning the longest day of the year. If the evening skies stay clear, it could be a great night for stargazing at the century-old Northmoor Observatory in Donovan Park. -
The Bradley University athletics department will take over management of revenue sharing support and fundraising for its basketball teams, the university announced on Wednesday. -
Budget contains minimal spending increase despite being largest in state history -
Superintendent says AI is already ‘part of the ecosystem’ at District 150 — with or without a policyDistrict 150 Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat said artificial intelligence in the classroom is inevitable but Peoria schools don't have a plan for it yet.
