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UPDATE: Peoria County COVID-19 Cases Appear Racially Proportionate, So Far

UPDATED 5:30 PM| On Tuesday, Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson gave a breakdown of gender and race statistics for…

The tyrannosaurus skeleton from the American Natural History Museum was nicknamed "Rexi" for their appearance in the 2006 film "Night at the Museum."

Newest Theories About T. Rex On Display At Peoria Riverfront Museum Exhibition

The Peoria Riverfront Museum has opened its newest exhibit “T. Rex: the Ultimate Predator” to the public.

Youth Program Manager Lyndsie Gravemeier (left) and Student Services Coordinator Stephanie Lowery (right) are part of the staff that makes up Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois' new Revive program, serving youth from ages 10 to 24.

Goodwill's Revive program brings new staff and new supports for Peoria children

A new program at Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois Peoria reaches out directly to youth and their families at risk of experiencing violence.

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

Peoria County Man Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For Grisly 2018 Murder

A 41-year-old Edelstein man has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the 2018 murder and dismemberment of a woman.

Four Peoria-Area Long Term Care Facilities Considered COVID-19 Hotspots

Four Peoria-area nursing homes and assisted living facilities are now considered COVID-19 outbreak sites.Generations at Riverview in East Peoria has four…

Peoria area lawmakers passed a measure Thursday expanding tax credits for people doing home rehabilitations in areas experiencing urban decay.

A new law would offer some Peoria homeowners a tax abatement for rehabbing their properties

A measure spearheaded by Peoria area lawmakers to expand tax reductions in areas experiencing urban decay is headed to the governor.

Illinois American Water towers stand on the grounds of the company's facility on Lorentz Road in Peoria.

Water company finds high lead levels in some routine tests in Peoria County

A handful of Peoria water testing sites are showing elevated levels of lead.

'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' brings a sharp edge to Peoria Players Theatre

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Chip Joyce, director of the upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Peoria Players Theatre.

Discover custom car culture in a new light at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's latest exhibition

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Everley Davis, assistant curator and community engagement coordinator at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, to talk about the upcoming exhibition BUILT: American Custom Car Culture, opening Feb. 1.

Antwaun Banks is the founder and CEO of Product of the Project, an organization that invests in Peoria-youth through mentorship and accountability. Banks started Product of the Project in 2019.

After living a 'fast-paced' youth, Antwaun Banks devotes his life to investing in Peoria's inner-city youth

Putting a stop to high crime, drug and domestic violence rates in Peoria starts with investing in the youth. Product of the Project sees this need and serves Peoria kids ages 5 through 18 through mentorship and year-round classes on how to develop strong character. Antwaun Banks is the Founder and CEO of Product of the Project.

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