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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.

Most Peoria-area communities do not currently have city ordinances in place similar to those enacted by a rural Oregon city that gained the national spotlight with its crackdown on homelessness. However, they may consider it now.

A new city-sponsored public art initiative aims to brighten up many of Peoria’s light posts and traffic cabinets. The “Banners and Boxes” beautification program features submissions from 21 local artists displayed throughout downtown, the Warehouse District and Sheridan Village.

The City of Peoria has recorded three homicides so far in 2026, compared with two at the same point in 2025. Just one of those cases has been solved. The number of shooting incidents and gunshot victims has held steady compared with the same period last year, according to a new report from the Peoria Police Department.

More Peoria-area voters than ever are casting their ballots before Election Day on Tuesday.According to election officials, vote-by-mail and early voting…

A $6.6 million bid approved by Peoria County’s infrastructure committee Monday could mean a major overhaul for the county’s courthouse plaza.

A lawsuit filed by a New Jersey-based Teamsters local alleges striking workers at Airgas facilities in Peoria and elsewhere were subjected to hazardous chemicals while picketing last month.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsParnters of Central Illinois is joined by Angela Weck, Executive Director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council. They chat about an upcoming program exploring Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and global climate challenges.

Over 3,400 Peoria County residents died in 2020. That’s nearly 15% more than the previous year. COVID-19 was a contributing factor – but not the only factor.

This does not mean Peoria County will approve construction of the facility. The road use agreement is the first step in a long, multi-stage regulatory process — but it was enough to draw a packed room of supporters and opponents.