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More Peoria-area schools dropping mask mandates after legislative panel declines to extend emergency rules
A state legislative panel's suspension of school COVID-19 mitigations on Tuesday is leading more Central Illinois school districts to adopt mask-optional policies.
Q&A: Peoria Mayor Ali discusses encouraging results from ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence
In her monthly conversation with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses positive trends in crime figures and what has been working in reducing gun violence.
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UPDATE: Peoria submits $1.2M winning bid for Expo Gardens after council OKs increased purchase price
The City of Peoria submitted a successful bid of a little more than $1.2 million on Wednesday to secure its planned acquisition of Exposition Gardens.
Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity co-chairs explain next steps to addressing disparities
The Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity released a thirty page report outlining racial inequities present across Greater Peoria.
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Peoria County looks to shift away from self-insured health plan, potentially saving money and expanding options
Peoria County may soon drop its self-insured health plan for employees in favor of an insurance pool with other governmental entities.
Snow plow operators request care and caution from Peoria drivers when wintry weather strikes
Winter weather is just around the corner and the Illinois Department of Transportation wants to give drivers a refresher on the most important things to keep in mind while navigating treacherously icy roads.
'Do your part': Q&A with Peoria County elections leader as early voting starts May 19
The primary election is June 28.
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Bringing coloring books to Peoria crime scenes: Q&A with PCAV leader Becky Rossman
Rossman took over leadership of Peoria Community Against Violence in March of 2021.
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How Peoria Public Schools Cut Its Fall Teacher Vacancies Down To Nearly Zero
As students head back to class in 2021, the number of open teaching jobs can now be counted on one hand.
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SCUC, Tri-County Urban League reintroduce ‘litter patrol’ summer work opportunity for Peoria kids
The Southside Community United for Change is reintroducing the “litter patrol” program, offering kids a way to make money while cleaning up neighborhoods and learning some life skills.
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