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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 23rd. You'll hear how PeoriaCorps is searching for its newest cohort to implement green infrastructure throughout the city. Plus, the Western Illinois Dreamers is bringing a Welcoming Center to Peoria to serve the needs of immigrants and non-native English speakers.

Despite a higher unemployment rate this year, Peoria still ranks in the top 20 nationally for graduates in STEM -- or science, technology, engineering and…

The Peoria Public Library, like many agencies, businesses and nonprofits, is looking for ways to extend its reach to the Hispanic Community. This weekend,…

The Peoria Historical Society has discovered what a curator is calling its “largest acquisition of historical material.” It includes paintings, letters…

The daughter of a World War II veteran who died 47 years ago has finally received her father’s Purple Heart.The medal was originally awarded to the late…

Major road projects on Sheridan, Allen, Glen, and Western would be paused under a proposal the Peoria City Council will consider at its next…

The Peoria Housing Authority is taking a big step towards redeveloping the Taft Homes. The board voted last night to approve an agreement with Bear…

One out of every five adults in all three counties in the Tri-County area is now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, while hospitalizations for coronavirus…

The Peoria City Council finished a six hour meeting last night by moving forward a proposed apartment complex project along the riverfront. The vote…

The Peoria City Council approved a budget that more than doubles the amount of money it spends on road maintenance next year. The Council signed off on…