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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For Life Environmental Inc., the Canadian waste management firm that bought Peoria Disposal Company last year, has withdrawn its request to delay construction on Peoria City/County Landfill No. 3.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.

Peoria County Landfill 3 construction pushed back by 10 years

The construction of Peoria County’s Landfill 3 by disposal company Green for Life Environmental, or GFL, is being pushed back a decade.

Peoria Sports Bar Owner Disappointed With Big Ten Football Suspension

A Peoria sports bar owner is disappointed by the Big Ten Conference’s decision to suspend college football this fall. Andy Peugh owns Brasky’s Bar and…

The Acorn Equality Fund's Down & Derby event raises money for scholarships.

Raise money for LGBTQ scholarships at 'Down & Derby' event this weekend in Peoria

Established in Peoria in 1999, the Acorn Equality Fund awards Illinois youth over $30,000 each year.

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

Peoria County Jail escapee taken into custody after police chase

A man who escaped from a Peoria County Jail work crew is back in custody after several hours on the run.

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

Appeal ends in new detention hearing for Peoria woman accused of murder

An appellate court ruling means a Peoria woman accused of a fatal 2023 stabbing is getting a new detention hearing.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali (front left) and former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood (front right) announced progress on passenger rail in Peoria in front of a crowd of government officials and stakeholders in city council chambers Thursday morning.

Peoria mayor gets insight from other community leaders in the nation's capitol

Peoria’s mayor spent a part of this week in the nation’s capital, collaborating and learning with community leaders from across the country.

Peoria County officials wind down services, prepare to close Landfill 2

Peoria County and city officials are preparing the public for the closure of the shared Landfill 2.

Peoria High School Unrest Leads To Early Dismissal, Rescheduled Football Games

Several weekend extracurricular activities are being rescheduled after an incident Friday at Peoria High School.

An ambulance with its lights on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" is laid on top of that photo.

Motorcyclist dies from injuries after Memorial Day crash in East Peoria

A 22-year-old from East Peoria has died from his injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on Memorial Day.

Peoria man sentenced to 43 years in 4-month-old son's death

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - A Peoria County judge has sentenced a 21-year-old man to 43 years in prison for the death of his 4-month-old son in March.Marcus…

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