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The Peoria community celebrated the opening of the Romain Arts and Culture Community Center in the old Greeley School in the North Valley neighborhood…

Installations of roof-mounted solar systems and solar “farms” are on the increase in Peoria County, thanks to state and federal incentives and a recent influx of local solar providers.

A community-run program for victims of domestic abuse has run out of money in the face of no state budget.The Peoria County Family Justice Center needs…

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka visited the Crittenton Center in Peoria Friday. She says she tours non-profits like Crittenton throughout the state…

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 29. Our top story is about the South Side Community Center’s mission to connect, grow and serve South Peorians. You’ll also hear about East Peoria’s nationally acclaimed Festival of Lights. WCBU’s Jody Holtz talks with East Peoria’s Director of Tourism and Special Events Doug McCarty about all the festival has to offer.

A plan to reimburse the nonprofit group Lula for its costs to house unsheltered individuals in a local motel took an unexpected turn Tuesday night when Peoria Mayor Rita Ali proposed increasing the amount eight-fold.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 8- Nov. 10, 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.

Dr. Kiran Velpula was appointed to the Peoria City Council in 2021. Now he’s running for the first time to keep his seat, as one of three incumbents among the 10 candidates vying for the five at-large seats in the April 4 consolidated election.

The City of Peoria is trying to make it easier to redevelop businesses in older parts of town. That’s the message from City Community Development Director…

This week, we're talking with Connie Sinn. She's directing "Into the Woods," the latest production at Peoria Players Theatre. The musical is based on…