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Peoria receives 3 redevelopment bids for city-owned tower, enters agreement for repairs at closed high-rise
Three companies have submitted redevelopment proposals to the City of Peoria for turning the Tower on Adams property into a mixed-use commercial and residential property. Meanwhile, the city also has entered into an agreement with the owners of the Riverview Plaza as a step toward getting the closed high-rise repaired.
City of Peoria offering cop Jeremy Layman more than $90k to resign rather than return to force
The city of Peoria is offering more than $90,000 to encourage a Peoria police officer to resign.
Q&A: Peoria Artist Uses Painting To Encourage Community COVID-19 Vaccinations
About 57 percent of Illinoisans older than age 12 are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but rates vary widely on a more local level.
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Betty Friedan, who initially saw Peoria as vaudeville joke, later said hometown inspired her
Friedan became one of the leaders of the women’s movement, a cause she fought for throughout her life. Friedan died in 2006 at the age of 85.
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Federal infrastructure package may finally fund long-awaited control tower rebuild at Peoria Intl' Airport
Peoria airport director Gene Olson says the newly-signed $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill may finally allow for replacement of the airport's outdated air traffic control tower.
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Peoria abortion rights supporters demonstrate in wake of leaked SCOTUS draft opinion
“Pro-life is a lie, they don’t care if women die,” was one of many chants vocalized by a large crowd Saturday, May 7, outside the recently unionzed Starbucks in Campustown.
On Deck - Monday, August 23, 2021
WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 23, 2021. Our top story is about how it's national minority organ donation month and WCBU student reporter Valerie Vasconez talks with Gift of Hope and a Peoria mother. You'll also hear how when a former neuroscientist saw unmet needs in her Center Bluff neighborhood, she offered up her garage as a place where kids could gather safely and express themselves artistically. Three years later, that's grown into the Community House Network, offering everything from job skills training to 12-step addiction treatment programs for her neighborhood.
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On Deck - Monday, December 6, 2021
WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, December 6. Our top story is about Central Illinois’ food processing cooperative getting a boost thanks to the USDA. You’ll also hear about the many social services provided to the South Peoria community through the Southside Community Center. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Pastor Irene Lewis-Wimbley about how her faith-based efforts have helped countless families connect to health care, transition out of public housing, and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.
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Inflation is driving up the cost of food. Here's how that's affecting Midwest Food Bank-Peoria
The food bank's food is donated, but the costs to transport donations are increasing. Volunteers can help.
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American Heart Association helps East Peoria's Fondulac District Library offer blood pressure testing
East Peoria residents looking to check their heart health can now test their blood pressure through the Fondulac District Library.
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