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WCBU's coverage of ongoing violence in the city of Peoria and how community leaders are responding to it.

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A 20-year-old man is in Peoria Police Department custody in connection with a homicide Friday morning on MacArthur Highway.

Peoria authorities said Wednesday that a 2-month-old's death earlier this month is now being investigated as a homicide. It is Peoria's 32nd homicide of the year — a modern record.

Current and former members of the military were recognized for their service at various events Monday. The annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Peoria…

Rita Ali believes Peoria is making progress that should not be interrupted. Chuck Grayeb sees a city at a crossroads that must address criminal delinquency. John Kelly thinks a change is needed to cultivate growth and prosperity.

The Peoria Zoo has a new baby in the African Exhibit. The male giraffe calf was born Monday at 4:10a.m. He weighed 102.5 pounds and is 5'4" tall. The…

A pre-professional soccer team will call Peoria home starting this season.The United Soccer League made the announcement of a new League Two team…

The first of two shootings early Sunday left one man in stable, but critical condition. No arrests have been made and no suspect information is available.

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education is pursuing a lease agreement with the Peoria Park District to move its Regional Learning Center to the dormant Franciscan Recreation Center in West Peoria.

The Peoria Itoo Society’s two-day supper in celebration of Lebanese heritage is less than two weeks away. The annual fundraiser is marking its 98th year.