East Peoria

East Peoria City and Police Department officials broke ground Friday morning on the new Camp Street police station.

Holiday cheer is in full swing in Tazewell County!

With owner Boyd Gaming preparing plans for a new gambling facility, Peoria city leaders have taken steps to make sure any land-based casino is located within their city’s boundaries. But what does this mean for East Peoria?

Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith tells investors the the era of three-story riverboats like the current Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino may be over.

The City of Peoria is looking to take its first official steps toward luring Boyd Gaming’s local casino from its current East Peoria riverboat to a land-based facility within the city.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 22- Nov. 24, 2024, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. 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.

The village of Germantown Hills is gauging support for a new multi-use trail that could provide a new link to their community and beyond.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Nov. 8- Nov. 10, 2024, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. 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.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Oct. 18- Oct. 20, 2024, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. 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.

East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says he’s committed to making sure the city maintains a welcoming atmosphere for businesses, and that’s a big reason behind the move to establish a TIF district along the Illinois River.