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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.

Peoria Public Schools Board of Education to vote on increased tax levy

Peoria Public Schools’ chief financial officer recommends increasing the district’s tax levy for 2024.

One of Discover Peoria's main focuses is uplifting community events and businesses in seven counties in the Peoria area. In 2019, Discover Peoria saw $656 million of domestic travel spent in the Peoria region before the pandemic hit. Now, Discover Peoria is hoping to draw more visitors back to the city for conventions, sporting events and other attractions after two years of navigating COVID-19.

Summer Camp Music Festival's move to Peoria Riverfront delayed to 2026

Organizers say the planned move of a Central Illinois music festival from a park in Chillicothe to the Peoria Riverfront is off, at least for this year.

Peoria City/County Health Department building

Peoria County Remains Under COVID-19 Warning From IDPH

Peoria County is the last county in the state still on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 warning list, as the Tri-County area adds two more deaths and 43 new cases.

A portrait of Peoria Public Schools chief financial officer Michael Curry

Peoria Public Schools district picks Curry as chief financial officer

Michael Curry has been selected as the Peoria Public Schools District 150’s new chief financial officer, with the Board of Education approving his employment contract Monday.

Peoria Hospitals Managing COVID's Stress Test on Beds, Staff Capacity

Peoria-area hospitals are seeing more bed space used by COVID-19 patients, but it's been manageable--so far.Dr. Samer Sader is chief medical officer for…

Six Peoria Public Schools students invited to California for speech tournament

Six Peoria Public Schools students are heading to the West Coast to compete in a national speech tournament.

A rendering of the new $57 million Hilton Garden Inn planned for downtown Peoria.

Downtown Peoria hotel project terminated after developer misses deadlines

A $57 million redevelopment project in downtown Peoria is canceled, according to city staff.

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