https://www.wcbu.org/election-2026-voter-guide-whats-on-the-ballot-in-peoria Election 2026 Voter Guide - What's on the ballot in Peoria en-US Copyright Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:28:07 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-22/money-matters-to-peoria-county-treasurer-candidates Peoria County Treasurer Branden Martin was appointed to the job last year, replacing Nicole Bjerke. Now the Republican is running for the post in the November election against Democrat Randy Stevens. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:28:07 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-22/money-matters-to-peoria-county-treasurer-candidates Steve Stein https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-21/south-pekin-may-get-8m-for-water-system-infrastructure-improvements The $8 million would upgrade the water treatment plant and replace water mains throughout the community. The intent is to reduce the current elevated levels of manganese in the system and eliminate the associated health risks. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:33:37 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-21/south-pekin-may-get-8m-for-water-system-infrastructure-improvements Joe Deacon https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-09-21/republican-turned-independent-collin-corbett-hopes-to-provide-voters-an-alternative-for-governor Collin Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates in Illinois as voters weigh their options between staunch Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Trump-endorsed Republican Darren Bailey. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:05:17 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-09-21/republican-turned-independent-collin-corbett-hopes-to-provide-voters-an-alternative-for-governor Ben Szalinski, Brenden Moore https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-21/peoria-county-clerk-candidates-look-to-take-the-office-into-the-future The two contenders for Peoria County Clerk in the upcoming November election each praised the office Saturday during a candidate forum and said they're the one to lead it into the future. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:31:29 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-21/peoria-county-clerk-candidates-look-to-take-the-office-into-the-future Steve Stein https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-08/rep-lahood-says-mail-in-voting-will-not-be-disrupted-trump-should-work-on-affordability U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke to WCBU during a stop in Peoria to announce federal appropriation money for an industrial park in the city. He gave his thoughts on current events including the federal deficit, mail-in voting and data centers. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:28:21 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-08/rep-lahood-says-mail-in-voting-will-not-be-disrupted-trump-should-work-on-affordability Ben Howell, Joe Deacon https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-09-08/pritzker-defends-logan-prison-closure-pumps-5-year-plan-to-attract-new-business-to-lincoln During a media appearance Tuesday in Bloomington, Pritzker said he's the most pro-economic development governor since Jim Thompson, who left office in 1991. He plans to work with Logan County officials to address state properties where industry has left, including the pending closure of Logan Correctional Center. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:07:54 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-09-08/pritzker-defends-logan-prison-closure-pumps-5-year-plan-to-attract-new-business-to-lincoln Lauren Warnecke https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-04/peoria-peoria-county-get-600k-for-galena-road-industrial-park-development Plans to develop a $40 million industrial park along Galena Road on Peoria’s northeast side received another financial boost. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:06:28 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-09-04/peoria-peoria-county-get-600k-for-galena-road-industrial-park-development Joe Deacon https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-28/east-peoria-library-seeking-voters-approval-for-tax-rate-adjustment Voters in East Peoria are being asked to adjust the tax rate for the Fondulac District Library, but administrators say the requested increase doesn't actually raise taxes. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:34 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-28/east-peoria-library-seeking-voters-approval-for-tax-rate-adjustment Joe Deacon https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-27/pritzker-says-state-wont-sell-farmland-for-data-centers-during-mclean-county-stop Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want to see McLean County farmland given up for data centers. He said the state should be pumping the brakes on the industry rather than rolling out the red carpet for it. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:57:06 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-27/pritzker-says-state-wont-sell-farmland-for-data-centers-during-mclean-county-stop Courtney Conroy https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-26/greater-peoria-elections-officials-expect-little-impact-from-supreme-court-decision-on-mail-in-ballots The officials overseeing elections in Peoria and Tazewell counties say they haven’t changed any plans for the November midterm election following a U.S. Supreme Court decision tied to mail-in ballots. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:54:32 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-26/greater-peoria-elections-officials-expect-little-impact-from-supreme-court-decision-on-mail-in-ballots Joe Deacon