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Doug Oberhelman, former Caterpillar CEO and Chairman and current chairman of the Gilmore Foundation board of directors, with Laura Cullinan, Gilmore Foundation President, at the Illinois Central College North Campus in Peoria on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Gilmore Foundation Grant Gives Boost To Peoria Manufacturing Job Training Effort

The Gilmore Foundation is supporting Illinois Central College's efforts to train the next wave of manufacturing workers with a $435,000 grant.

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

Peoria City Council passes $288M revised 2025 budget, new tax levy

The City of Peoria’s updated financial plan for 2025 is formally in place. The $288 million revised biennial passed during Tuesday night’s city council meeting, along with a $32.3 million property tax levy for the next fiscal year.

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Nude Photo Site May Include BHS, Eureka, East Peoria Students

District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly calls the news absolutely deplorable that there is a web site that offers trading of nude photos purportedly of...

Organic farming gets boost from Pulitzer Prize-winning Peoria native

Peoria native Anthony Suau won awards for his photography while taking pictures for big-city dailies like the Chicago Sun-Times and Denver Post.

Woman In LaSalle County Abduction Case Found Safe In Peoria; Suspect Still At Large

Peoria District 3 City Council member Tim Riggenbach says the issues facing his district mirror those facing the entire city.

Q&A: Riggenbach sees District 3 as a ‘microcosm’ for all of Peoria

In a broad discussion with reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria City Council member Tim Riggenbach discusses neighborhood safety, affordable housing, rising energy costs, road construction, and how the needs of his district reflect those of all Peorians.

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2 teens charged with first-degree murder after Peoria towing company vehicle theft

Two teens have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man who was killed during an alleged motor vehicle theft at a South Peoria towing company.

Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson speaks at Thursday's regular COVID-19 media briefing.

Peoria-area health care providers preparing to administer vaccines to youngest kids

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines are expected to received approval for kids under age 5 soon, and the local healthcare system is already preparing to administer them.

Out & About in Greater Peoria: Oktoberfest, DIY candles and a charity cow auction

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Sept. 15-17, 2023, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: Ballet, Cricket finals and Summer Festa Picnic

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 9- Aug. 11, 2023, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

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