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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Peoria is exploring the idea of turning a vacant former East Peoria nursing home site into a village of homes for veterans. Executive Director Lea Anne Schmidgall discusses how the idea was conceived and where the project stands.
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It’s been almost a year since the Chicago-based violence prevention organization Cure Violence Global completed a “pre-assessment” of Peoria and approved implementation of its program.
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One Peoria business is already in line to benefit from a possible new tax increment financing district the city is looking to create this year.
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Washington is officially designated as a “dementia friendly city.”
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Metamora voters are set to decide on whether to raise the maximum annual property tax rate for education in Metamora Grade School District 1.
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Last summer, the city awarded $1.5 million in violence prevention grants to six initiatives, and the 2024 budget includes another $700,000 for additional efforts to deter violent crime.
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In his latest quarterly interview with WCBU, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl discusses a range of topics facing the city, including the need for infrastructure improvements and the expected economic impact from the Bob Michel Bridge's reconstruction.
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Short-term rentals, like Airbnb properties, are a long-running, controversial proposition in Peoria.
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IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson would see a little over 1000 eligibility rulings a year pre-pandemic. That number has increased to about 2000 a year.
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Gun violence remains a major problem in Peoria, despite multiple crime prevention and reduction initiatives and programs. In her latest monthly interview with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Ali insists the city is committed to its anti-violence efforts.