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UPDATE: 21-year-old Peoria man ID'd as city's 9th homicide of 2022
According to the Peoria Police Department, the victim was found in the 1500 block of North Bigelow Street near the intersection with Richmond Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Peoria County State's Attorney says Chillicothe police officer was justified in fatal shooting
Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos said a Chillicothe police officer had no choice but to use deadly force to defend himself in a February 2024 shooting that left a man dead.
Peoria school board approves plans to convert former Quest buildings to new uses
Plans to re-house alternative programs and two-way dual language programs in the former Quest Charter Academy buildings are moving forward.
East Peoria approves $122M in spending for 2024-25 fiscal year
The city council on Tuesday unanimously approved $122.3 million in appropriations for the 2024-25 fiscal year, along with a working cash budget of $93.7 million in revenue.
6-Year-Old Peoria Boy Joins Western Avenue Construction Crew
A six-year-old boy is capturing the hearts of many in Peoria by doing the unexpected: working at a South Peoria construction site. His name is King Brownlee.
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For Peoria women whose children were murdered, Mother's Day is anything but joyful
WCBU hosted a roundtable conversation between five local women whose children and grandchildren were killed in Peoria.
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Q&A: City of Peoria launches project to provide role models for youth
Peoria has launched a new mentoring program in the midst of ongoing concerns about violence in the city.
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East Peoria city council will allow a controversial short-term rental to continue
In a 3-2 vote, the city of East Peoria approved a proposal allowing a special use permit for a short-term rental property at 108 Carroll Street. This came after neighbors of the rental property expressed concerns for safety and noise levels, along with privacy.
Peoria Public Schools social workers prepare for another year of high demand
It's August and a new school year is here. With a new school year comes back to school preparation.
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Peoria Mayoral Race Still Too Close to Call, With Montelongo Narrowly Leading Ali
The Peoria mayoral race is still too close to call. Jim Montelongo leads Rita Ali by just 73 votes in the race to become Peoria's next mayor, with 100% of…
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