anti-violence efforts

In a conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria discusses the year-to-year reduction in homicides and gun crimes, and the department's efforts to continue those downward trends.

In their latest monthly conversation, WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali about whether she's concerned by a recent spike in violent crime, last week’s fatal shooting involving Peoria police officers, the possibility of amending the city’s policy on cannabis dispensaries, and more.

In her latest monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses a range of topics that include her hopes for a new deal between Peoria Public Schools and the Peoria Federation of Teachers.

In her latest monthly conversation with reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali offers her thoughts on using the Request for Proposals process for funding anti-violence efforts.

In Part Two of a conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Mayor Ali discusses an array of topics, including the city's efforts to reduce violence.

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich says Pope Francis has written him a letter saying he is praying for the city's victims of violence. Cupich read from the…