City of Peoria

Crews began the full-scale demolition of the 122-year-old former Harrison School building on Monday, following the recent completion of demolition work at the vacant McKinley School.

In her monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says the city is putting forth a significant effort to create more affordable housing throughout the city.

The City of Peoria will provide $20 million for needed capital improvements at the Peoria Civic Center, with a new ice plant at Carver Arena among the items on the project list.

The Peoria City Council is one step closer to an agreement to provide an additional $20 million in funding to the Peoria Civic Center for a range of needed improvements, including replacing the machine that makes ice for the Peoria Rivermen hockey team.

Some Medina Township residents are opposed to an annexation agreement that will come before the Peoria City Council during Tuesday’s meeting.

Peoria is investing heavily in reducing gun violence and juvenile crime through the organizations that call the city home. In October, 12 organizations applied to receive money for violence prevention programs as part of a competitive application process.

As 2022 enters its final weeks, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali believes ongoing road improvements, efforts to cut down on violent crime, and investments in neighborhoods will make Peoria a safer and stronger community. In her latest monthly conversation with WCBU, Ali discusses a range of issues and details a grant application recently submitted to advance the passenger rail project.

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission will wait until next year to act on a proposed four-story, 60-unit senior housing complex on Peoria's near South Side.

Andre Allen grew up in Peoria and has been involved in a wide range of area organizations, including the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the Peoria Public Schools Foundation.

The Utility Assistance Program provides assistance with gas and electric bills with funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.