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All Things Peoria - Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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.

Peoria's New COVID-19 Testing Site Uses Less Invasive Nasal Swabs

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

Clouds hover over the Pere Marquette Hotel sign in downtown Peoria.

Peoria City Council unanimously approves new redevelopment agreement for Hotel Pere Marquette

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

A man in a suit and red striped tie sits at a conference table, speaking into a microphone. He appears to be in a formal meeting room with a wooden door and leather chair visible in the background.

Urich defends Peoria’s use of Flock cameras, justifies West Main TIF District

In his latest regular interview with WCBU, Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich said the city hasn’t given any thought to changing its policy regarding the police department's use of Flock Safety cameras.

Peoria County board approves zoning for Akron, funds center for minority business

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

Out and About in Greater Peoria: Christmas walk, 'The Grinch' and 'The Nutcracker'

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.

South Side Staple Looks to Leave Peoria, Citing Unfriendly Business Climate

Just two years after Ernie's Dairy Dream re-opened on Peoria's South Side, the business is looking to pick up and leave the city.Ernie's opened at 2600 SW…

Planning a new city hall for East Peoria

The City of East Peoria is making way for a new city hall in the Levee District. The new city hall is to be constructed in the Civic Complex and attached…

An inpatient room at Trillium Place's Young Minds Center. The facility will have single and double occupancy inpatient rooms.

New West Peoria children's behavioral health center on track for fall opening

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

Members of the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education sit at their places around the board table at the District 150 administrative building in a screen capture from the live stream of the July 1 board meeting.

Peoria Public Schools board OKs clear bookbag policy

Peoria Public Schools will implement a clear bookbag policy for its high school and middle school students later this year.

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