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Cricket Association of Peoria players compete in a match earlier this month at the CAP Cricket Grounds in Leslie Rutherford Park south of Dunlap.

Cricket Association aims to seize momentum and build the sport’s popularity in the Peoria area

One of the more popular sports in other parts of the world is steadily gaining interest across the U.S., including in Peoria.

Baxter Fite Jr., Mansil and Norval Jett photographed April 9 as a parade of vehicles and first responders celebrated their service.

Trio of Peoria WWII veterans honored at the church where they forged a friendship nearly 70 years ago

A congregation of friends, family, and veterans celebrated three Peoria WWII servicemen. Over a hundred people came out on a sunny Saturday afternoon to honor Baxter Fite Jr.’s 100th birthday, officially April 12, at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards.

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

Man faces life sentence for 2022 murder of wife, 8-year-old stepson in West Peoria

The verdict for Rickey Payne came in after a three-day trial. Jurors took about two and a half hours to find him guilty.

Why Peoria made the list for a new DEA initiative targeted at tamping down on drug-related violence, overdoses

Peoria is one of 34 cities tapped for a new federal law enforcement initiative aimed at tamping down on drug related violent crime and overdose deaths.

Division Chief of Fire Prevention Nate Rice stands in front of the Peoria Fire Central Station's Christmas wreath.

Peoria Fire Department's 'Keep the Wreath Red' campaign promotes fire safety this holiday season

The Peoria Fire Department is urging people to follow fire safety tips during the holiday season.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: DIY Halloween Decor, Trick-or-Treating and a murder mystery

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Oct. 20 through Oct. 22, 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.

Out and About in Greater Peoria: River City Soul and Gospel Fest, live music and bratfest

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 2- Aug. 4, 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.

Alex Miller grabs a loaf of bread from a shelf at Porchlight Community Service food pantry Thursday, May 6, 2021, in San Diego. For millions of Americans with food allergies or intolerances, the pandemic has created a particular crisis: Most food banks and government programs offer limited options. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Peoria Ag Lab Scientists Put Bacteria To Work Converting Bread Waste Into Useful Compounds

Americans throw away millions of tons of bread waste each year. Scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab want to cut down on that waste by finding a new use.

Peoria Public Schools students return to class next week under new academic calendar

Most Peoria Public Schools students will head back to class next Wednesday. That's much earlier than in years' past.

Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas reads a prepared statement during the public comment portion of Thursday's county board meeting.

Peoria County Board approves budget cuts to auditor's office, leaving Thomas as only employee

The Peoria County Board has approved cutting the Peoria County Auditor's Office's budget down to one employee - the auditor herself.

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