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Some local governments and school districts in Texas are defying the governor's ban on mask mandates.

Peoria health boss: Tri-County metrics support end to Illinois mask mandate

Local data continues trending in the right direction, says Peoria City-County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson.

Citizens group aims to curb violence in Peoria

The citizen volunteer group that’s part of the ‘Peoria Don’t Shoot’ program is hoping to deter violence within the city. The Peoria Community Against…

Peoria Police Department hosting picnics

The Peoria Police Department is inviting residents to get to know them better with two neighborhood picnics Saturday. One is at the former Blaine Sumner…

Peoria's Water Utility 'Relationship' Gets Statehouse Attention

Two state lawmakers, who previously served on Peoria City Council, are pushing legislation they say would make private utility companies more accountable…

Comedian Regan Shute performs her open-mic night routine on the Jukebox Comedy Club stage in Peoria.

Laugh it up!: Open mic nights, rising stars drive resurgence of Peoria's vibrant comedy scene

Boosted by aspiring performers and open-mic nights, Peoria's vibrant local comedy scene is on the rebound after struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Vice President Mike Pence, left, is introduced by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood at the Peoria and Tazewell County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner at the Peoria Civic Center on June 20, 2022.

Pence largely avoids Jan. 6, Trump as he rallies GOP to present a 'positive' conservative vision for the future in Peoria speech

Former Vice President Mike Pence presented a bullish forecast for Republican chances up and down the ballot in the upcoming 2022 elections during a speech largely bereft of direct references to former President Donald Trump, or the January 6, 2021 insurrection on Capitol Hill.

Peoria County Interim Sheriff Chris Watkins is taking over a department facing staffing shortages, budget concerns, and changing state laws regarding law enforcement.

A conversation with Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins

On Deck - Friday, December 16, 2022

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, December 16th. You'll hear where things stand with Peoria County's Auditor position, plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Joseph Henry and guest artist Angela Born from the Peoria Area Civic Chorale join host Jenn Gordon to talk about An American Family Christmas.

Simulating Poverty Realities in Greater Peoria

More than 80 area professional participated in a poverty simulation at the Peoria Dream Center. The Heart of Illinois United Way hosted the event. Stephen…

Peoria Rivermen center Alec Baer was named the Southern Professional Hockey League's Most Valuable Player this season. Baer and the Rivermen open the SPHL Presidents' Cup Finals against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs on Thursday night at the Peoria Civic Center.

Rivermen head into SPHL Finals seeking first trophy in 22 years

The Peoria Rivermen embark on the last stage of their quest for the Southern Professional Hockey League championship Thursday night at the Peoria Civic Center.

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