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On today’s episode, you’ll hear what’s known about Peoria’s passenger rail plans, in a conversation with WCBU’s Tim Shelley and Peoria’s Community Word columnist Bill Knight. And you’ll hear how an ambulance filled with medical supplies recently made the journey from the city of Peoria to Ukraine. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon sits down in studio with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali for their monthly update on issues in the city.

Downtown Peoria is poised to get an additional 320 hotel rooms with the revitalization of The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya…

Research shows Generation Z is getting more politically involved than older ones did at their age.

Teen pregnancy doesn't mean education has to stop for the parents, and that's certainly true for teen moms in Peoria, because of the work of the Westminster Infant Care Center.

Five local governments participated in an informational meeting with the Peoria District 150 School Board last night. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce…

Peoria’s largest hospitals have earned distinction in an annual health care review. U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospital analysis says OSF Saint…

The Peoria City Council unanimously approved expanding the boundaries of the Peoria Urban Enterprise Zone to encompass Northwoods Mall.Councilman Jim…

Plenty of sunlight cascaded over an open field just west of Pottstown on Thursday morning, perhaps a bright sign for Ameren Illinois as the utility company begins construction on a renewable energy facility for Greater Peoria.

Those with business ideas, designers and developers are encouraged to come together to develop new ventures over a 54-hour period. Startup Peoria and…

Episode description: In today's episode, you'll hear about an after-school program that is empowering at-risk Peoria youth through bicycles. And the 2021 mortality report released by the Peoria City/County Health Department shows health disparities across Peoria County. Plus, an interview with Peoria City Council candidate Benjamin Nicks Jr.