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A large number of Peoria's south side residents feel an underground, high pressure CO2 (carbon dioxide) sequestration pipeline laid in proximity to some of Peoria's oldest and poorest neighborhoods is a bad idea.

The company behind a sometimes-controversial carbon capture pipeline officially filed its application with state regulators last week. The new preferred route appears to dodge entirely a particular point of contention in the city of Peoria.

In this interview, Jackson expounds upon her position on the project, and why she says she's not necessarily opposed.

In her monthly conversation with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses positive trends in crime figures and what has been working in reducing gun violence.

In his latest monthly interview with WCBU, Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich says it’s unclear whether the city has any legal authority to block a potential carbon capture pipeline.

Some members of the Peoria City Council are calling for a moratorium on a high-pressure carbon capture pipeline that would run through the South Side — at least until they get more information.

A routine agenda item about a short-term rental permit for a property off Grandview Drive turned into an hour-long discussion around the horseshoe on the city council's role assessing the proposals.

The Peoria Fire Department's hazardous materials team has some new tools in its arsenal.