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An image from Google Street View from August 2023 shows the exterior of the Kroger supermarket at 3311 N. Sterling Avenue in Peoria.

Kroger store on Sterling Avenue closes earlier than planned

The Kroger grocery store in Peoria’s Sterling Bazaar shopping center closed Wednesday, more than a week ahead of the initially scheduled date.

Mayor Thomas Menino, who is recovering from a broken leg unrelated to the bombing, watches on as President Obama speaks during an interfaith healing service last week following the Boston Marathon blasts.

'Managing Tragedy': A Defining Moment For Civic Leaders

Governors and mayors become the faces of communities coping with events such as natural disasters or mass killings. They have to offer the impression that someone is in charge, despite what may be scant preparation and while dealing with heartbreak themselves.

Fisher Stolz, art professor at Bradley University, is one half of a team that worked as consultants and restorationists on the Sonar Tide refurbishing.

Bradley professor who helped restore Sonar Tide explains the process

An iconic sculpture that welcomes visitors to downtown Peoria has received a thorough restoration after almost four decades out in the elements.

Senator Everett Dirksen (R-Ill.), Senate Minority leader, sits atop a table as he talks with newsmen on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1965. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin)

Dirksen Center: Best-kept secret in Pekin?

As executive director of the Everett Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin, Tiffany White believes more people not only need to know more about the center but how government works in the United States.

Marchers from IBEW Local 34 participate in the 2019 Peoria Labor Day Parade.

Peoria union leader touts benefits of a Workers’ Rights Amendment, but opponent says it would be costly for Illinois taxpayers and businesses

A proposed Workers’ Rights Amendment to the state constitution would guarantee Illinois workers the “fundamental right” to collectively bargain for agreements on wages, hours and working conditions. If passed, Illinois would be among just a handful of states that guarantee the right to collective bargaining.

Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch manager Cynthia Smith says a 2010 renovation and expansion project that tripled the size of the landmark building with a contemporary wing has allowed them to add more public computer stations and offer more STEM programming for students.

Q&A: Cynthia Smith touts increased programming capability at Peoria Public Library’s Lincoln Branch

Lincoln Branch manager Cynthia Smith has seen the library's service to the South Side neighborhood grow tremendously over the past decade, aided by a renovation and expansion project 10 years ago.

Outside the Horseshoe

Cities aiming to thwart immigrant detention centers wield a secret weapon: local laws

As the Trump administration moves to quickly expand immigration detention space, a series of standoffs have emerged between city officials and the private prison companies.

Dr. Cory Barker, Assistant Communications Professor at Bradley University

A Bradley University professor wants to help Peorians develop better media habits through a partnership with Peoria Public Library

In an age of misinformation, biases, and an endless number of websites and mediums, it’s hard to distinguish fact from fiction, or even know where to start.

On Deck - Tuesday, March 8, 2022

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 8. Our top story is about Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti's take on the latest Moody's financial forecast report for Peoria. You'll also hear about the life and legacy of Peoria native and second wave feminist Betty Friedan. WCBU correspondent Steve Tartar interviews former Peoria Journal Star editor Barbara Drake about the time she interviewed Friedan in 1999, the impact of "The Feminine Mystique," Friedan's Peoria roots, and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

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