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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.

A message to Peoria Public Radio donors about the potential data breach

Peoria Public Radio Programming Survey

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.

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.

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.

The Peoria City Council plans to continue their discussion on short term rentals at their Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting at city hall.

Peoria City Council considers $10 hike in towing fees. Operators say it's not enough

Towing company operators are asking the City of Peoria to consider a larger increase than planned for city code towing fees.

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