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Carol Merna, CEO of the Center for Prevention of Abuse

Center for Prevention of Abuse's Carol Merna discusses the goals and impact of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Carol Merna is the CEO of the Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria. Merna tells Joe Deacon why it's important to shed light on domestic violence as a way to aid victims and work toward reducing the abuse.

Peoria City Council members listen to a speaker during Tuesday's meeting at City Hall.

Peoria council OKs $2M for South Side sidewalks, preliminary plans for north side subdivision

The Peoria City Council is moving forward with sidewalk improvements on the South Side, and preliminary plans for a large new subdivision on the north side.

Union members rally in Peoria to oppose state pension plan

Members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers were rallying in Peoria Monday against the latest state pension proposal. The state-wide union rallied…

Peoria group looking at stormwater fee, ‘green’ sewer upgrades

The City of Peoria is forming a new group to explore ways to reduce storm-water runoff. It's called the OneWater Committee: The group includes private…

An ambulance with its lights on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" is laid on top of that photo.

Dunlap High School senior dies in crash overnight in Peoria

The two-vehicle crash happened on Orange Prairie Road near the Louisville Slugger Complex at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, coroner Jamie Harwood said in a news release.

Sounds of the season abound with ‘An American Family Christmas’ concert

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Joseph Henry joins Jenn Gordon to talk about "An American Family Christmas."The annual holiday concert is known for featuring a variety of musical selections that appeal to all ages. This year’s music includes contemporary arrangements of favorite hymns such as O Come All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night, and secular favorites like It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.The concert takes place at Five Points Washington from Dec. 17–19.For tickets and more information visit Peoria Area Civic Chorale.

A Google Street View image from August 2023 shows the exterior of the five-story former International Harvester building in the 1300 block of SW Washington Street at the south end of Peoria's Warehouse District.

Peoria aims to assist multiple Warehouse District redevelopment projects

A pair of action items connected to redevelopment projects in Peoria’s Warehouse District will be up for a vote at Tuesday’s city council meeting, including a move aimed at facilitating renovation of the historic former International Harvester buildings.

Program Director Mariela Garcia-Alvarado leads her Lincoln K-8 speech students in a warm up

Peoria Public Schools students using speech program to their advantage

Advantage Communications speech and performance programs in the Peoria Public School District mark their second year of operation by sending students to compete for a second time in California .

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

Multiple Firearms Stolen in Downtown Peoria Gun Store Burglary

Peoria Chiefs/Dozer Park groundskeeper Mike Reno worked on the Super Bowl LVI grounds crew last month in Los Angeles. Over the past 20 years, Reno has had the opportunity to work several Super Bowls.

Q&A: Peoria groundskeeper Reno discusses his ‘Super’ side hustle

Mike Reno is the head groundskeeper at Dozer Park, home of the Peoria Chiefs and Bradley University baseball teams. Last month, he served on the grounds crew for Super Bowl LVI at So-Fi Stadium, where the Rams won the title on their home field.

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