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In his latest monthly interview with WCBU, Peoria city manager Patrick Urich discusses additions to the newly approved $324 million budget, and new ownership’s plans for the Pere Marquette and Courtyard by Marriott hotels.

The Peoria City Council narrowly approved a $90,000, six month contract with the Group O call center to answer questions about public safety pension fee…

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Oct. 13 through Oct. 15, 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.

The cancellation of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament in downtown Peoria took a toll on the city's hotels.On WTVP's At Issue, Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis…

The Peoria City Zoning Commission is deferring a vote that would re-classify six-acres of residential property for commercial use. Developer David Joseph…

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 10th. First, the Peoria Civic Center and the Peoria Rivermen reach a new lease agreement, we have the details. Then, an announcement from Bradley University about the future of the closed Avanti's near the campus raised some eyebrows in the community. Bradley's president gives an update on the future of the corner of Main and University.

This week, Nathan Irwin talks with George Stelluto, conductor of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra; and with violinist Catherine Cho. The PSO opens its new…

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with social realist painter Robert Ketchens about his current exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. On view through June 20 in Gallery 3R, Ketchens’ work uses bold color and symbolism to explore the complexities of the African diaspora and themes of dignity, memory, and humanity. The exhibition will culminate in the CAC’s Juneteenth Celebration, where Ketchens will speak about his work, with a combined art reception on May 16.

Gov. JB Pritzker says he's committed to helping travel and tourism thrive in Illinois, saying during a stop in Peoria on Wednesday, that tourism is vital to the state's economic health.

Peoria authorities now say the Women's Health Center in north Peoria was intentionally set ablaze on Monday morning.