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Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, 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.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Joshua Russell, the new Artistic Director of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Lynette Steger, First Vice President of the Peoria Women's Club, about the organization’s long-standing impact on Peoria’s civic and cultural landscape.

Labor shortages, potential clean energy changes, rising fuel costs, supply chain delays. These are some of the major challenges the truck driving industry has faced in recent years.

Nearly four months ago, Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar declared “it’s time to turn the machine back on,” after the downtown entertainment venue had been shuttered for more than 500 days by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three regional groups got together yesterday to compare and share notes about the strength and diversity of the local economy. The move is in response to…

Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar says the city-owned venue had its best year since renovations were completed in 2007, with a record adjusted growth income of $7.1 million.

The general manager for the Peoria Civic Center has resigned after 25 years with the organization. Sources confirm Jim Wetherington stepped down from the…

The City of East Peoria is planning ahead for residents in the year 2066.The City of East Peoria is placing a time capsule Saturday during the cornerstone…

The Peoria City/County Health Department says several cooling centers are open during peak heat hours. Residents needing relief can use the Salvation Army…