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Peoria Public Schools approves renaming 5 schools, modified academic calendar

The journey to renaming schools began in 2020 when the school board first approved the initiative.

Peoria’s music man has generated 120 million streams on Pandora

Whether the label is New Age, ambient or just a way to relax, Adams says it’s the music he chooses to make.

A police car's lights, which are on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" are laid on top of that photo.

Woman charged in shooting of 18-year old from Pekin on Peoria riverfront

The Peoria County State's Attorney says a woman has been charged for allegedly shooting an 18-year old from Pekin.

Peoria County Board approves retirement incentive, reduced work week option for employees

The Peoria County Board overwhelmingly approved a voluntary retirement plan and reduced work week for next year. The plan aims to help tackle a $3.5…

From Cozy Reads to Creative Teens: Here’s what’s new at Peoria Public Library This Fall

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Davis of Peoria Public Library. Davis discusses the library’s wide array of programming this autumn that will be a perfect fit for falling temperatures and cozying up with a book.

SNAP Missouri Director David Clohssey (middle front) speaks outside of the Spalding Pastoral Center in downtown Peoria. He's surrounded by victims of child sex abuse and their families, who asked not to be identified by name. Some carry photos of children at the age when they were abused.

Survivor advocacy group demands action from Catholic Diocese of Peoria on priest accused of abuse

An advocacy group for survivors of clergy sexual abuse is demanding action from Catholic Diocese of Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka.

Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce president Joshua Gunn, center, speaks alongside State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth and Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti at the announcement of a $500,000 state grant toward an effort aimed at attracting talent to the Peoria region.

A $500K state grant will bolster the effort to draw talent to Peoria

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is getting a $500,000 state grant for its initiative to boost the region’s population. Chamber president Joshua Gunn says the funding will boost the collaborative “Greater Peoria 2030” strategy to make the region a preferred destination.

The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM. The image has the quote “JUNETEENTH ON THE RIVERFRONT”, with a graphic of the Juneteenth Fest magazine cover art. As always, the graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be heard.

YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest set for June 13 on Peoria Riverfront

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM about this year’s YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest taking place June 13 at the Peoria Riverfront.

Peoria Tries To Reconcile Deficit

The city of Peoria faces a projected budget deficit of nearly eight-million dollars next year. The city council Tuesday night agreed to offer a voluntary…

The South Side Mission is holding a fundraiser on Sept. 18 as part of their plans to expand youth programming on Peoria's South Side.

How Peoria's South Side Mission wants to serve as a catalyst for reinvestment in 61605

For Peoria's South Side Mission, just talking about improving the quality of life in the city's poorest neighborhood isn't enough.

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