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Prosecutors say Peoria 10-year-old was killed by stray bullet fired after drug deal went bad
Maurice D. Sargent, 33, was allegedly trying to buy cannabis from two teenagers when they attempted to rob him. A child was caught in the ensuing gunfire.
Disaster recovery center opens in Washington
The Tri-County Long-Term Recovery Center opened in Washington today. The goal of the facility in Sunnyland Plaza is to help residents affected by the…
Q&A: Peoria City Manager Urich discusses pipeline, co-responder pilot program, gunshot detection
In his latest monthly interview with WCBU, Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich says it’s unclear whether the city has any legal authority to block a potential carbon capture pipeline.
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Grant will help Junior Achievement of Central Illinois expand its reach within Greater Peoria schools
Junior Achievement of Central Illinois has big plans underway that will impact Peoria area schools after receiving a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
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A closer look at what's really going on with the Peoria City Council furor over violence interruption
Since late May, the Peoria City Council has kicked a $25,000 assessment from outside violence-interruption group Cure Violence Global around the horseshoe, over and over again.
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'Peoria's big secret': Volunteer-led effort sustains local passion for cross-country skiing
The Peorians behind Beachlers Vehicle Care and Repair, and Bushwacker maintain cross country ski trails at Donovan Park each winter.
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Out & About in Greater Peoria: Charity volleyball game, blues music festival and concert of video game soundtracks
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Sept. 22-24, 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.
Peoria indie rock band First Date Kiss speaks on personal relationships, the freedom of recording, and 'Dark Femergy'
Peoria indie rock band First Date Kiss touches on themes of nontraditional femininity and personal relationships within their lyrics, and the freedoms that a studio setting allows for the group's sound.
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Center for Prevention of Abuse planning a new facility in Pekin
The Center for Prevention of Abuse is looking to build a new emergency domestic violence shelter in Pekin after the city council approved a land purchase agreement for a 1.8-acre property near downtown.
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