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Green For Life Environmental Inc., the Canadian waste management firm that bought Peoria Disposal Company last year, has withdrawn its request to delay construction on Peoria City/County Landfill No. 3. The new landfill will be built adjacent to the other two landfills, west of Edwards.

Final approval passes new agreement on the future of Peoria County landfills

The third and final government body needed to approve a new construction agreement for Peoria County’s Landfill Three gave the go-ahead Wednesday night.

A gavel rests on a judge's bench in a blurry courtroom. The text "WCBU Courts" sits on top of that photo.

Doctor charged with illegally recording women in restroom at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

A doctor at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is charged with recording multiple women using an employee bathroom.

Peoria Public Schools Takes Hard Look at Racial Disparities in Discipline

Peoria Public Schools is taking steps to address its high rates of racially disproportionate discipline.The Illinois State Board of Education has flagged…

The display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum showcases the first of three plaques for the Freedom and Remembrance Memorial for Moffatt Cemetery.

Peoria Riverfront Museum unveils first Moffatt Cemetery memorial plaque

The first part of a memorial for a forgotten piece of Peoria history is on display at the Riverfront Museum.

A "Vote Here" banner flaps in the wind outside the Peoria County Election Commission office.

Peoria-area elections officials anticipate low to average turnout for primaries

As Election Day arrives Tuesday, Peoria-area officials said they anticipate voting participation on par with typical primaries.

Small Peoria Grocery Sees Business Pick Up in Pandemic

The Sous Chef grocery was slowly growing until the pandemic hit in March—then business boomed.“Everything changed when the lockdown came,” said Katie…

WWII veteran’s story revealed in Peoria magazine article

It took some doing but on this Veterans Day, we now know more about Bill Kennedy’s service in World War II.

Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas speaks at a veteran's memorial event at the Peoria County Courthouse in this Oct. 2020 file photo.

Peoria County Auditor Thomas hopes the position can be saved

Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas says she's not giving up the fight to save her position after voters approved eliminating it on Tuesday.

A concept design for the outdoor dining area outside the Neon Bison's new location at 619 Main in downtown Peoria. A 142 foot long pedestrian walkway, or "pedlet" would create a sidewalk extension allowing the Neon Bison and nearby Ulrich's Rebellion Room to participate in the pilot program.

Sidewalk cafes could be coming to downtown Peoria eateries this year

The pilot program would convert existing sidewalk space into outdoor dining areas for downtown eateries.

On Deck - Friday, January 28, 2022

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 28. Our top story is about "The Long and Winding Road," a set of upcoming performances in which local musicians will perform the Beatles' seminal album "Let It Be," and select solos. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse is fighting human trafficking and helping survivors. In a conversation with WCBU's Jody Holtz, the center's CEO Carol Merna explains what human trafficking is, recent Peoria cases, and how bystanders can look for "red flags" to help save a life. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

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