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A development incentive aimed at helping East Peoria pursue growth along the Illinois River is now formally in place.

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

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Emily Huff about the new West Peoria Farmers Market, held every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Recreation Complex.

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…

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.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Bill Conger and physician and pianist Dr. Tony Karam about the special upcoming concert and exhibition "From Peoria to Lebanon". One year ago, a massive warehouse explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, killing hundreds of people and displacing 300,000. Among the most prominent local populations of central Illinois are thousands of Americans whose family members immigrated from Lebanon. On this anniversary, the Peoria Riverfront Museum presents an unprecedented contemporary art exhibition featuring donated art from artists of Lebanon and a piano concert in partnership with the Scottish Rite Theatre. The concert features Dr. Tony Karam, renowned Lebanese physician and classical pianist. The concert will take place on December 19 at 2:30 PM at the Scottish Rite Theatre. For tickets and more information visit From Peoria to Lebanon Concert

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

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.

Painter Tracey Frugoli spent decades honing her technique in landscapes and portraiture. Feeling stuck by the pandemic, she leaned on her art therapy training to go a whole new direction. She'll be featured at McLean County Arts Center's Holiday Treasures.

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…