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A prize flier from a dealership under the Leader Automotive umbrella was one example of deceptive practices the group used to lure in customers to buy cars. A suit was filed against the group on Thursday by the Illinois Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. It laid out numerous allegations of fraud, deception and other practices used to sell cars to customers at higher prices than advertised.

Bloomington-Normal and Peoria car dealerships accused of fraud in AG, FTC lawsuit

Leader Automotive was accused of deceiving customers about car prices and availability, posting fake reviews, charging customers for add-ons without consent, and failing to share that customers were buying cars imported from Canada.

35th annual Peoria Friendship House Stuff-A-Bus food drive is underway

The goal is to stuff 11 tons of food onto a vintage City Link bus to donate to the Peoria Friendship House Food Bank.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: Irish Fest, live music and a trip to the past

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 23- Aug. 25, 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.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: Fine Art Fair, guided hike and Artrageous

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Sept. 27- Sept. 29, 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.

Peoria Public School Board Approves 2016-2017 Budget, Amid Uncertain State Funding

The Peoria Public School Board approved a $179 million operating budget for this academic year. The District 150 spending plan factors in a $4.4 million…

Peoria County Election Commission executive director Thomas Bride says turnout for this year's primary election fell in between the last two midterm primaries.

Peoria County voter turnout falls between recent off-year primaries

A little over 18% of registered Peoria County voters participated in Tuesday’s primary election, according to Election Commission executive director Thomas Bride.

Jonas Rowell, Sydney Meuth and Jack Meuth of the Grey Governors.

How the Peoria trio Grey Governors found their eclectic, heavy rock sound

Formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grey Governors are a rock trio from Peoria that feature a heavy, progressive metal-inspired sound.

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

Peoria men sentenced on fraud charges related to demolition of historic Bartonville building

Chad Campen received a 135-month prison sentence on seven fraud-related charges, while Richard Weiss was given a 15-month prison term on two counts.

Peoria man sentenced to 15 years in prison for gunfire incident that led to fatal car crash

A Peoria man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a 2023 shooting that led to a fatal car crash.

Quest for All-America City Award to shut down Adams Street

A local group is asking for Peoria people to help in competing to win an All-America City Award. The Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria…

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