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With the passing of another Earth Day this month, the number of homes participating in Peoria’s recycling program remains under 40 percent.

Taking a walk with Gary Ebeling along High Street opens your eyes to some of the history that’s on display in Peoria. A member of the Peoria Historical Society, Ebeling is one of the society's guides who conducts a walking tour of High Street and Moss Avenue.

After four weeks in office, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says she has determined her appropriate response when asked what it’s like to be the city’s first woman and first person of color with the role.

Illinois Central College is breaking ground on a new $12 million Workforce Sustainability Center in East Peoria.

The 17th annual Mitchell “JJ” Anderson All Star Basketball Camp is moving forward this year without the man who helped found and carry on the event. The…

Heartland Health Services is permanently closing its South Peoria COVID-19 testing site.The testing site at John Gwynn Park's Faucet Field saw lower usage…

The Peoria Park District’s Lakeview Recreation Center is getting an upgrade thanks to some financial help from the state. Governor Pat Quinn announced a…

Middle Schoolers from Peoria’s school district braved the below freezing temperatures and laced on ice skates Thurs.The Peoria Public School Foundation…

A busy night for the Peoria City Council included public health partnerships, pension discussion, and the greenlighting of a new community thrift store in the 61605 ZIP code.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of June 7- June 9, 2023, 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.