With 60% of votes tallied, the Associated Press announced LaHood, R-Dunlap, had defeated Paul Nolley by a 17-point margin to win in the 16th Congressional District.

The Peoria County Coroner's Office, OSF Saint Francis, and others collaborated on a special mass burial for deceased individuals unclaimed by family or friends.

Lindsey Spangler from Greater Peoria explains how you can help kids with food allergies still enjoy Halloween — and all you need is a teal pumpkin.

Republican incumbent state Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria faces a challenge from a first-time candidate Democratic challenger Nicole Dopler in the bid to represent a largely rural district that includes parts of Peoria and Woodford counties.

In her latest regular interview with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses what she sees as the city's budget priorities and expresses hesitation over allowing drive-through service at cannabis dispensaries.

Midwest Food Bank has broken ground on a warehouse expansion and facility renovation in Morton to expand its disaster relief services.

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.

The Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission is hiring more staff and offering help with employment. They've expanded the staff from one full-time employee and one part-time employee to six full-time veteran service officers.

Youth at the only juvenile prison in Central Illinois say its bright atmosphere and green space make a big difference in setting them on a more positive path.

A group of high school students in Glasford in Peoria County is among 10 finalists in this year’s NPR Student Podcast Challenge.