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Peoria Still Awaiting Federal Relief; Vote On Early Retirement Incentive Deferred

Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis said Tuesday the city is still waiting on federal assistance to help address its budget shortfall from the COVID-19 pandemic, while…

Felicia Farden and Kari Clark are the regional council managers for the Peoria-area.

Advocates identify ways to improve youth behavioral health services in Peoria area

Shorter wait lists, better transportation and a stronger workforce are some of the needs advocates say will improve youth behavioral health services in the Peoria area.

Green For Life Environmental Inc., the Canadian waste management firm that bought Peoria Disposal Company last year, has withdrawn its request to delay construction on Peoria City/County Landfill No. 3. The new landfill will be built adjacent to the other two landfills, west of Edwards.

Anatomy of a deal: who gets what in the construction of the Peoria area's 3rd landfill

The construction of Peoria County's third landfill is back on track, even if it is coming later than anyone expected.

A chart comparing the death rates of white and Black men and women in Peoria County to the national averages.

In Peoria County, Black residents are dying on average years before their white counterparts. Here's the breakdown

Black residents of Peoria County are dying at disproportionately higher rates than whites. And they're dying younger.

Program Specialist Demeatreas Whatley explains the public education campaigns portion of the Cure Violence program at Monday's Cure Violence 101 meeting at the Peoria Public Library.

Peoria nonprofit loses Cure Violence funding, health department brings program in-house

The Cure Violence gun violence prevention program is moving forward on Peoria’s south side, without the community organization contracted by the health department.

Martha Herm stepping down from abuse prevention center role

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is starting a national search to replace it’s outgoing executive director. Peoria Public Radio’s Alex Rusciano reports:…

Members of the Peoria Federation of Teachers overwhelmingly voted to approve a strike authorization Thursday afternoon at Woodruff High School.

'That's as much as we know:' Peoria Public Schools Board president explains negotiations statement

Peoria Public Schools Board president Martha Ross says she was "surprised" to hear the Peoria Federation of Teachers posted to social media opposing a statement she released Thursday following a second round of federal mediation.

Students in a music therapy session playing together on the keyboard

High Road School of Peoria celebrates neuro diverse learners and the power of music

Children in the classroom learn in a variety of different ways. However, catering to each child's preferred learning style can be not only difficult, but sometimes impossible in a classroom of over 20 students.

A small white observatory with a domed roof stands on a grassy field beside a large green tree under a clear blue sky.

Peoria Astronomical Society's summer viewings at Northmoor Observatory surpass 7 decades

This Saturday night brings the last sunset before the summer solstice arrives early Sunday, beginning the longest day of the year. If the evening skies stay clear, it could be a great night for stargazing at the century-old Northmoor Observatory in Donovan Park.

Why Peoria County Added 7 Additional Deaths To Its COVID-19 Fatality Count

Peoria County is adding seven more COVID-19 fatalities from weeks or even months ago to its death toll.The county says those deaths met its COVID-19…

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