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  • A development incentive aimed at helping East Peoria pursue growth along the Illinois River is now formally in place.
  • In today's episode, you'll hear more about a new program at Goodwill Peoria aimed at helping Peoria youth with their mental health struggles. And a study coordinated by area realtors presents a vision for revitalization of two former school property sites on Peoria's South Side. Plus, Mother's War on Violence host Yolanda Wallace speaks with Peoria County Clerk Rachael Parker about unsolved murders in the city of Peoria.
  • Research shows Generation Z is getting more politically involved than older ones did at their age.
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • 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…
  • Peoria Mayor Ali believes the 5,000-seat outdoor performance venue along the Illinois River will provide an economic impact and cultural benefit for the entire region. While the project is primarily funded by an $11 million donation to the city, Ali said it’s looking like the cost may go slightly above that amount.
  • Those with business ideas, designers and developers are encouraged to come together to develop new ventures over a 54-hour period. Startup Peoria and…
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