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  • Officials: IGNITE Peoria! a success
    The Ignite Peoria Event is being billed a success. More than 6,300 people turned out at the Peoria Civic Center for the first annual event. Kathy Chitwood…
  • Out and About in Greater Peoria: Steve-O, Kristkindlemarkt and the Peoria Prowlers
    Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 15- Nov. 17, 2024, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.
  • Peoria REACHes to Address Opioid Epidemic
    The Peoria Recovery Project is planning a broad-based opioid awareness event in April at the Peoria Civic Center. Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis says the goal of…
  • All Things Peoria - Friday, December 16, 2022
    In today's episode, you'll hear about a new organization getting involved in Tazewell County school board races by recruiting school board candidates who will, as they say, restore parental rights and protect children. Plus, Dr. Joseph Henry and guest artist Angela Born from the Peoria Area Civic Chorale join Jenn Gordon to talk about An American Family Christmas on this week's episode of Out and About.
  • Goo Goo Dolls to Play in Peoria This November
    The Grammy Award-winning rock band Goo Goo Dolls are making a stop at the Peoria Civic Center this autumn.The Goo Goo Dolls will play in Peoria on…
  • A police car's lights, which are on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" are laid on top of that photo.
    Police: 7 juveniles arrested after fight at Peoria Public Schools graduation ceremony
    Seven juveniles were arrested by the Peoria Police Department after a fight broke out Saturday during a Peoria Public Schools graduation ceremony at the Civic Center.
  • Flowers for Ukraine exhibition coming to Peoria's Contemporary Art Center
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and Kira Santiago, the owner, farmer, and designer at Kira’s Flowers about the upcoming exhibition "Flowers for Ukraine."
  • Illinois Comptroller tours Peoria’s EP!C center
    The state's budget woes carry extra impact for groups serving people with developmental disabilities. That's according to state Comptroller Leslie Munger.…
  • FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, June 16, 2010, composer and conductor John Williams leads the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during the grand opening celebration at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort theme park in Orlando, USA. The jury that decides the Spanish foundation Princess of Asturias Awards have awarded Friday June 5, 2020, one of the country’s most prestigious awards to composers Ennio Morricone and John Williams for their film work that have “enriched hundreds of films with their talent.” (AP Photo/John Raoux, FILE)
    Movie music takes center stage with the PSO's 'John Williams Strikes Back' concert
    On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert “John Williams Strikes Back.” The concert takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre and will feature iconic selections from John Williams’ expansive cannon of cinematic scores including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park, and more.For tickets and more information, visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
  • Peoria Courtyard Marriott holds ribbon cutting
    Officials with the Peoria Courtyard Marriott held a ribbon cutting for the facility Wednesday. It’s been nearly a month since the new downtown hotel held…
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