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Described as a hazard and an eyesore, the 121-year-old former Harrison School building is expected to be demolished by the end of the year.

Consultants share findings and recommendations to inform redevelopment at Harrison and McKinley school sites

Plans are starting to take shape for future development of the former Harrison and McKinley school sites on Peoria’s south side. But they’re apparently not yet ready for the public.

Civic Federation cites concerns with Rauner budget plan

A nonpartisan Chicago watchdog group has released a report citing major concerns with Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed budget plan for next year.The Civic…

In this image provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, this March 13, 2020, photo, shows a vial of purified water that was seized on March 20, 2020, in Los Angeles. Federal officials say the COVID-19 outbreak has unleashed a wave of fraud. An arm of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, has opened more than 300 cases in recent weeks that include counterfeit products and medicines as well as fake tests for the virus. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)

Illinois Attorney General: Center for COVID Control pop-up testing sites will remain closed 'for the foreseeable future'

The Illinois Attorney General's Office says the Center for COVID Control will postpone the reopening of any of its pop-up testing locations around the state "for the foreseeable future."

"This tale defies logic," Trayvon Martin's family said on Wednesday after George Zimmerman filed a lawsuit against the family. Sybrina Fulton, mother of Martin, is seen here delivering a speech in 2017.

'We gotta change our ways': Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, addresses Peoria on MLK Day

Sybrina Fulton addressed a crowd of hundreds in Peoria on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Peoria City Council approves $1.7M land purchase for future Warehouse District parking deck

The Peoria City Council made the move to purchase land and start the development process for a parking deck in the Warehouse District.

Peoria City Council takes on short-term rentals, redistricting, and budget in packed three-hour meeting

In a three-hour packed meeting, city council members addressed redistricting, short-term rentals, and the city’s budget.

Bradley University sprinter Carolina Martinez stands on a track in a screen shot from a promotional video for Veloxity Labs.

Bradley sprinter’s NIL deal with Peoria biotech company highlights recovery from childhood cancer

In her freshman track season at Bradley University, sprinter Carolina Martinez broke a 41-year-old school record in the 300-meter dash. Now, she’s building on her athletic success by sharing her story of recovery and resilience through an NIL partnership with Veloxity Labs.

Matthew Vitner, bureau chief of operations for Illinois Department of Transportation District 4, stands in front of a Peoria County Highway Department salt dome.

Q&A with IDOT's Matthew Vitner takes WCBU inside a Peoria 'super tandem' snow plow

Drivers can help plow operators by staying home during winter storms and by not passing trucks as they work to plow and distribute ice melt.

Medical marijuana cultivation center opens in Delavan

A medical marijuana cultivation center officially opened its doors for business in Delevan Friday. Revolution Enterprises held a ribbon cutting in front…

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