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CityLink history calendar focuses on homes in 2022

An annual display of Peoria history is hot off the presses. The 2022 CityLink historical calendar is now available.

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood speaks Thursday, April 28, to an audience assembled for a public input session on transportation planning hosted by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission at the Scottish Rite Theater.

LaHood: Peoria needs a plan to secure dollars from federal infrastructure bill

The greater Peoria region has a unique chance to land funding for some of its dream infrastructure projects.

Council Hears Debate On Expanding Life-Saving Services to Peoria Fire Houses

The Peoria City Council is exploring options for adding advanced life support services at more of its firehouses.The Peoria Fire Department currently…

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

Peoria County assistant state's attorney arrested for alleged possession of a stolen firearm

A Peoria County assistant state’s attorney faces a bundle of preliminary charges related to alleged gun crimes.

Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria speaks at the Social Services Unit open house at the Peoria Township building on Main Street Friday. He is flanked by a television screen displaying an emblem for the unit.

Peoria Police's social services unit is starting small and looking to expand

The Peoria Police Department’s Social Services Unit co-responder program has been active since May.

A sign identifying the Peoria Housing Authority is surrounded by a group of bushes next to a flagpole flying the U.S. flag in front of a brown brick building with a green roof above the entrance.

Peoria Housing Authority CEO resigns, while CFO dismissed with investigation underway

Two key leadership positions at the Peoria Housing Authority are changing, amid the discovery of financial irregularities involving the authority’s funds.

Media Moves: Peoria TV News Departures, More GateHouse Buyouts Announced

Peoria TV viewers are accustomed to seeing new faces appear on their screens as talent jumps to bigger markets. Get ready for a few more changes.Goodbye,…

Peoria Doesn't Have Passenger Trains. Could More Bussing Be The Answer?

Passenger trains last rolled into a Peoria train station in the early 1980s. But there may be a way to link the River City's residents to the rails once…

Campaign signs posted near the parking lot entrance of the Peoria County Election Commission's office, 4422 N. Brandywine Dr., in October 2024.

Peoria County waiting on more than 3,000 mail-in ballots

The Peoria County Election Commission is still waiting on, and counting, votes.

The Peoria City Council plans to continue their discussion on short term rentals at their Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting at city hall.

Peoria city, county officials encouraged by initial talks with GFL on Landfill 3 construction

The city and county won't immediately explore workaround options for trash after opening talks with GFL on Landfill 3 last week.

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