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64th annual Fine Art Fair returns Sept. 26 and 27 to the Peoria Riverfront

On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Megan Scott, executive director of the Peoria Art Guild, about the 64th annual Fine Art Fair, returning Sept. 26 and 27 to the Peoria Riverfront. More than 100 artists from 13 states and three countries will showcase painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, glass, and more, alongside local emerging artists.

A breathtaking view of yellow, orange and red leaves along the road the Peoria Park District opens up this time of year for leaf-viewing in Detweiler Park.

It's the last week to get out and see the peak of Peoria's fall colors

This week is likely the last opportunity to see peak fall foliage in Central Illinois before the bitter cold of winter moves in and the trees become bare.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: Hayrides, a Halloween run and DIY Halloween candles

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Oct. 27 through Oct. 29, 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.

Peoria First District City Council member Denise Jackson says the city is overdue on fulfilling promises of urban renewal on the city's South Side.

Q&A: First District Peoria City Council member Denise Jackson says she's open to finding 'common ground' on carbon capture

In this interview, Jackson expounds upon her position on the project, and why she says she's not necessarily opposed.

Divided Peoria Council Passes New Tire Business Licensing Requirement

Peoria City Council members passed a new license requirement for tire service and disposal businesses on Tuesday, despite disagreements over the fee.

Merging Onto Reopened Murray Baker Bridge From Downtown Peoria Will Look Different

Motorists merging onto Interstate 74 eastbound from the downtown Jefferson Avenue ramp, will notice a change when the Murray Baker Bridge reopens.The…

FILE - In this June 19, 2018, file photo, a router and internet switch are displayed in East Derry, N.H. The White House on Tuesday held its first-ever cybersecurity “summit” on the ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools, which has included hackers leaking sensitive student data such as medical records, psychiatric evaluations and student sexual assault reports. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Peoria County internet affordability pilot will serve all 18 county board districts

The county's new Digital Equity Pilot Program is funded through a $125,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Peoria Public Schools Considering 'Balanced Calendar' To Make Up Time Lost to COVID

Peoria Public Schools is considering changes to the calendar to adjust for educational deficiencies resulting from the ongoing COVID-19…

Purdue University helping craft Central Illinois ‘data center’

Purdue University is helping research economic development activity in Central Illinois. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission approved a contract…

FILE - A New York City Board of Election staff member, left, shows a ballot to a campaign observer as primary election absentee ballots are counted in New York, Friday, July 2, 2021. The three candidates who are in the running in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary have all filed legal actions seeking the right to review the ongoing ranked choice vote tally. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Peoria Township residents cast their opinion on a different style of voting this November

Residents of Peoria Township face an unusual question down-ballot this November: would they support the adoption of ranked choice voting in Illinois?

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