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The "area of interest" for the Goldrush Apple Wind Project in northern Peoria and southern Stark counties. The first phase of the project is in Peoria County, and phase two is slated for Stark County.

Peoria County is attracting more attention from wind energy developers

Peoria County currently doesn't have any wind farms. But within the next few years, it could have two, capable of generating power for more than 300,000 homes.

This photo of Chuck Grayeb at the WCBU studio is from an interview in 2022.

Downtown district representative Chuck Grayeb announces run for Peoria mayor

Another candidate in the 2025 Peoria mayoral election comes from inside the city council.

For chefs at the Marigold Kitchen in Philadelphia, as in most professional kitchens, it's all about order and organization.

New Peoria Health and Human Services campus will include a 'community kitchen'

The new Peoria Health and Human Services campus will host four different county departments under one roof.

Severe storms are expected across most of central Illinois through this evening. All hazards are possible, including winds over 75 mph, embedded tornadoes, and large hail up to golf ball size. Stay weather aware and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

Another round of severe weather expected in Greater Peoria on Thursday night

Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties are facing an enhanced risk of severe weather (Level 3/4 out of 5) for a storm expected to hit between 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday.

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

Police: 2nd Vehicle Involved In South Peoria Crash That Killed 4

The Peoria Police Department said a second vehicle was involved in a South Peoria crash that killed four young women on Sunday. Jazzman Burns, 22, Diamond…

Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson speaks Thursday during the weekly Tri-County COVID-19 briefing at the Noble Center.

Kids under 20 make up 37% of active COVID-19 cases in Peoria County. But schools aren't at fault

Children under age 9 now account for 1 out of every 5 active COVID-19 cases in Peoria County, while another 17% are between age 10-19.

ICC breaks ground on new sustainability center

Illinois Central College broke ground on a new Sustainability Center at its East Peoria campus. The 26-thousand-square-foot facility will include space…

Peoria City Council Approves New East Bluff Housing, School Officers

There will soon be 30 new houses built in Peoria’s East Bluff neighborhood.The Peoria City Council last night approved the construction of the new homes…

Wooshball co-creators Mike Jirik and Tazio Grivetti hold the bat and balls used to play the sport as they stand in front of the WCBU banner in the station's master studio.

Co-inventors pitch novel, inclusive baseball variant with Peoria set to host first ‘world championship’

Mike Jirik and Tazio Grivetti noticed fewer young people playing baseball, and decided to come up with a sport that had more action and greater appeal. The result? WooshBall.

A prototype installed on the corner of Main and Water Streets, which gives an idea of what the Wayfinding sign project hopes to accomplish downtown.

Peoria City Council approves spending on new downtown wayfinding signs

The Peoria City Council will spend up to $680,000 on 72 new downtown wayfinding signs. They're aimed at helping people locate landmarks and navigate the downtown area.

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