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State Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Sites To All

The federally-funded COVID-19 testing site at the Peoria Civic Center parking lot is now open to everyone.The state lifted restrictions limiting testing…

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Peoria Dragon Boat Race coming to the Peoria Riverfront Sept. 13

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Mengrong Taylor, chair of the Peoria Chinese Association, about the Peoria Dragon Boat Race on Sept. 13 at the Peoria Riverfront. The celebration offers visitors a chance to experience Chinese traditions while exploring the connections between art, culture, teamwork and community.

City of Peoria to Unveil Western Avenue Improvement Plan March 7

The city of Peoria will unveil its Western Avenue improvement project next month. A public meeting on the plan is scheduled for March 7, at 6:00 p.m. at…

The Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino sign in East Peoria

Peoria, East Peoria mayors tight-lipped on potential casino move

The mayors of Peoria and East Peoria aren’t saying much about the possibility of Boyd Gaming abandoning the region’s current riverboat casino in favor of a land-based operation on the other side of the Illinois River.

Students at Harrison School in Peoria are learning about Latino artists, authors and more during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Programs still available for students of Peoria Public Schools learning English

Anna Rose, the multicultural and bilingual programs director at Peoria Public Schools, describes resources available to families.

Peoria Riverfront Museum features work of Peoria artist Nita Sunderland

We're talking with the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Kristan McKinsey, about Peoria artist Nita Sunderland. Last year, Sunderland made a donation of art to…

Love Is Quieter Than Bullets...But There's More Of It In Peoria's North Valley

A group of teenagers is seeking to make a statement against gun violence in Peoria with art. Volunteers from the Dream Center’s Mission Peoria worked on…

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says the Peoria Police Department is improving its relationship with the community under new Chief Eric Echevarria.

Q&A: Mayor Ali discusses Peoria Police’s performance, involvement in Jones case, and other issues

In her latest wide-ranging monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Ali discusses the police department's efforts to cut down on murder and violent crime, and its involvement in the Navin Jones case.

Urban Strategist to Peoria Businesses: What's on the Outside Counts

“Show, not tell,” was the theme of an urban development workshop in Peoria’s Center Bluff neighborhood, Wed.Local business owners, developers and urban…

2 COVID-19 Tests Pending in Peoria County

There currently aren't any known cases of COVID-19 in Peoria County. But officials say it's a matter of when, not if.Dr. Samer Sader is executive medical…

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