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Mary Hosbrough (left) and Jennifer Jacobsen-Wood are the Pedestrians in Peoria.

Journey complete: 'Pedestrians in Peoria' finish their traverse of all 1,639 city streets

You may know Mary Hosbrough and Jennifer Jacobsen-Wood as the "Pedestrians in Peoria." Over the last 23 months, the two lifelong friends walked 1,247.4 miles to cover each of the city's 1,639 streets.

LEFT: ShotHawk co-founder and CEO Brandon Johnson speaks into a microphone while seated at a table in front of the WCBU banner in the station's master studio. RIGHT: A red ShotHawk SPOT unit is mounted on a black wall.

Peoria-based startup ShotHawk aims to defend against active shooter events

A Peoria-based startup is developing a system aimed at neutralizing threats from active shooters and other mass attacks. ShotHawk is working on AI-driven technology that would use non-lethal deterrents such as pepper gel against would-be assailants.

A skyline view of Peoria shows modern high-rise buildings, including two tall condominium towers, an OSF HealthCare facility, a tan historic-looking building, and trees in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Peoria council vote on Twin Towers funding plan targeted for late September

In late April, the Peoria City Council approved an ordinance formally proposing the Twin Towers Place Special Service Area. Tower residents petitioned the city to create the SSA to generate the estimated $2.5 million needed for repairs and renovations.

A child plays in the ball pit at Carle Health Methodist's new sensory gym located at the Methodist atrium, 900 Main St. in downtown Peoria. The gym will cut down on the wait times for families seeking outpatient pediatrict therapy services in greater Peoria.

New sensory gym will begin cutting down the backlog for pediatric outpatient therapy in Peoria

The new sensory gym at Carle Health Methodist's atrium in downtown Peoria looks a lot like an indoor playground. It has monkey bars, a ball pit, and basketball hoops. But it's more than just a space to play.

Peoria Public Schools offers updates on alternative education options, congratulates graduates

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, Peoria Public Schools highlighted three alternative education programs within the District at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.

Kherat: Residency requirement would 'put Peoria Public Schools at a big disadvantage'

A residency requirement for district administrators would “hamper” Peoria Public Schools in the future, claims superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat.

How Peoria County Animal Protection Services is keeping animals out of the shelter

Peoria County saw a 28% increase in the number of animals coming into its shelter in 2022. That was a common post-pandemic boomerang effect observed at shelters in the wake of plummeting intakes at the pandemic's outset in 2020.

A look at what the RNG facility at the Greater Peoria Sanitary District could potentially look like. A black and white drawing of four silo-like machines surrounded by surfaces, panels and tubes.

Gas to Gold: Greater Peoria Sanitary District proposes making methane into revenue

The Greater Peoria Sanitary District is exploring a way to make waste into a renewable source of energy and revenue.

Peoria County judge denies request to throw contested auditor referendum off ballot

Peoria County's election won't be halted while a lawsuit challenging the auditor referendum on the November ballot is underway.

It's A Vibe Selfie Studio owners LaToya and Johnny Jorden pose in front of their signature selfie background

Peoria-founded selfie studio celebrates one year anniversary of opening its doors

Founded by two Peoria natives, It’s A Vibe Selfie Studio in the Northwoods Mall is celebrating their one year anniversary of being in business.

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