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The Peoria City Council will vote on property and motor fuel tax hikes Thursday night, among other increases. It's part of a plan to put more than $5…

Peoria Public Schools students have an opportunity this week to practice civic participation.

On today's episode, you'll hear political analysis of the 2022 Illinois Primaries. Republican Darren Bailey is set to face off against Governor JB Pritzker in November. WBEZ Chicago politics reporter Dave McKinney breaks down last night’s results with Mary Dixon. Plus, a conversation with Robin Johnson, political science professor at Monmouth College, about the importance of Illinois' 17th congressional district seat, and its relation to Peoria. You'll also hear the latest on Tremont-based Precision Planting plans to construct a new half-million square foot operations center in Morton.

The Peoria County board passed three resolutions last night that allow a local agriculture company to operate a business in Trivoli Township. Akron…

The American Red Cross is listing a number of cooling centers that are open across the area for those without air conditioning. They include:Fulton…

Peoria's new state-run COVID-19 testing site opens this Saturday. One perk - less intimitating nasal swabs.Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director…

City council members hope the redevelopment plan will lead to fuller, expanded operations at the Pere Marquette building at 501 Main St.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 22, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria Civic Center is reopening its doors this weekend for the first time since the pandemic began back in March 2020. You'll also hear how the eviction moratorium is ending for renters and landlords on August 1st, nearly a year and a half after it was implemented amid the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Peoria area's social safety net and court system say they've prepared for this day, but they're still not entirely sure what to expect.

Construction is almost complete on a new children’s behavioral health facility to serve the Peoria area.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Dec. 13- Dec. 15, 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.