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Another Gov. Candidate Opens Campaign Office in Peoria

Another candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination has opened a campaign office in Peoria 14-days out from the election. Peoria Sierra Club…

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

One in custody after woman shot and killed in Peoria

Authorities say a 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday in Peoria. It is at least Peoria’s 11th homicide of the year.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: "The Aliens," DIY holiday gifts and a cookie and wine tasting

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 10 through Nov. 12, 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.

An arch reading Levee District stretches over a plaza leading into a grouping of shops and restaurants in East Peoria.

Peoria business crosses Illinois River to Levee District

Developers Cullinan Properties say Best Buy and Boot Barn are the latest additions to East Peoria's Levee District.

The team from American Pickers are in search of interesting items in Illinois and Iowa. The History Channel show is filming in the region this September.

'American Pickers' wants to see Peoria's stuff

The History Channel show sifting through collectors' homes and garages is coming to Illinois and in search of places to film.

Hundreds Peacefully March In Peoria Against Police Brutality

Several hundred peaceful protestors filled downtown Peoria's streets on Saturday afternoon to demonstrate against racism and police brutality. The "We…

A 10-foot illuminated model of Mars created by British artist Luke Jerram is the centerpiece of the Peoria Riverfront Museum's new exhibit around the Red Planet. The model was sponsored by Sheldon and Mary Ann Schafer.

Mars makes its big debut at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

You can't take a trip to Mars yet, but you can do the next best thing at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

The League of Women Voters Greater Peoria hosted the three District 2 candidates May 26 at the Peoria City/County Health Department.

Peoria Public Schools District 2 candidates discuss school safety, parental involvement

With the election about one month away, three candidates vying for two spots on the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education gathered Thursday night to take questions regarding the current state of Peoria’s public school system.

Peoria Township residents stand up to vote against the Israel military funding ballot measure question.

Peoria Township voters reject adding Israeli military funding question to November ballot

Registered voters in Peoria gathered at City Hall Tuesday evening voted against the proposed ballot question on that subject, 93-67.

Record third quarter for Peoria Greater Mass Transit

More people are taking public transportation than ever. Nationally ridership is at an all time high surpassing the record numbers of 1974. Greater Peoria…

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