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A Peoria woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision near Edelstein. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 28-year-old Kathleen Schroeder died…

Peoria police continue to investigate a weekend car accident that killed two and injured one. 29-year-old Cordero Henderson and 25-year-old Jeremy…

Peoria saw its first homicide of 2024 just four days into the new year.

On today’s episode, Hannah Alani explores Peoria’s significant role in the Underground Railroad with Corey Curtis of the Peoria Historical Society. And you’ll learn about Peoria businesswoman, inventor, and philanthropist Annie Malone during another installment of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria with correspondent Steve Tarter. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks to event organizer Jerry Kolb about The Accidentals unique upcoming songwriters concert, “Time Out.”

A routine traffic stop resulted in a police chase that has left a Peoria Heights man dead and an officer wounded. Three Peoria Police Officers were…

In today's episode, you'll hear how plans for a new Washington brewpub are still on, despite some delays. And find out why one Morton book club is revisiting the classics you were forced to read in school. Plus on Out and About, actors with the Chillicothe Players talk about their upcoming production of 'Romance in D.'

In today's episode, you'll hear about Eureka College's new men's and women's wrestling programs. And former Illinois State University football player Boomer Grigsby will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame today, and he talks about what it means to be an inductee. Plus, what the recently passed Respect for Marriage Act will do.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Alison Meuth joins Jenn Gordon to talk about Peoria Players' production of “Little Women – The Musical”. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Little Women reminds us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.” The show is directed by Peggy Breaux Hupp and runs from Sept 10 – 12 and Sept 15 – 19 at Peoria Players Theatre. For tickets and information visit Peoria Players Theatre.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl, and what you can learn from Ken Burns' quilt collection that's now on view at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

On today's episode, you'll learn how Peoria plans to recruit remote workers to the community. A new episode of our history series Postmark Peoria. And Jody Holtz reports on efforts to make Peoria's booming arts scene representative of the people who live here.