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Mayor John Kahl, center, and the other East Peoria commissioners sit in their chairs at the city council table with the U.S, State of Illinois and City of East Peoria flags in the background.

East Peoria leaders approve firefighters contract, coffee shop plans

The East Peoria City Council has approved a new three-year contract with the union that represents its firefighters, as well as a plan for a quick service drive-through coffee shop near a major intersection.

OSF receives high Trauma Center designation

The OSF Saint Francis Medical Center’s Emergency Department has received a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation. OSF says it’s the first such…

Peoria's a March Madness Finalist, Minus the Basketball

The City of Peoria is the finalist in a March Madness bracket -- of a different sort.The organization Engaging Local Government Leaders is holding a…

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

Peoria Reports 11th Homicide of 2020

The Peoria Police Department is investigating a homicide in Central Peoria.Peoria Police Officer Amy Dotson said a person was found dead in a car in the…

A preliminary architectural rendering shows the exterior of Maui Jim's planned $80 million, 150,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution center on Allen Road across from the company's current Peoria facility.

Maui Jim moving ahead with $80M expansion in Peoria after city council approves agreement

Eyewear-maker Maui Jim is planning an $80 million expansion of its Peoria manufacturing operations. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Peoria City Council approved a redevelopment agreement with Maui Jim through the Medina Plains TIF District.

Peoria police: missing woman believed found.

Peoria police say Felicia Kennedy's family believe she is no longer missing.

Woman Found Dead in Central Peoria Driveway

Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in a vehicle in a Central Peoria driveway early Sunday morning.Peoria police officers found a…

Peoria Public Works Director Leaving for Raleigh

Peoria Public Works Director Mike Rogers is leaving Peoria to take a new position in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rogers will fill a newly-created position of…

Peoria city officials join project leaders in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Churchview Garden Homes affordable housing development on the city's South Side.

Project, city leaders tout new affordable housing project as a catalyst for Peoria’s South Side

Work is underway on the $18 million Churchview Garden Homes affordable housing development that will feature 47 units across seven new buildings on the South Side of Peoria.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: A winter adventure, breakfast with Santa and a holiday concert

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, 2023, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. 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.

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