Peoria County Board of Health

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding intended for Peoria’s now defunct Cure Violence program might be redirected into a different ongoing program aimed at reducing crime.

The termination of the Cure Violence program has raised questions and prompted a criminal investigation into possible financial malfeasance. Mayor Rita Ali discusses the problems with the program and how the void it left behind can be filled.

Representatives of the Peoria City/County Board of Health say potential criminal financial improprieties prompted the termination of the Cure Violence program.

The Peoria City/County Health Department issued its 2022 report on STIs at this week’s board of health meeting. The findings show Peoria's rates are higher than state and national averages, and that race, education, poverty and access to care are among the key factors.

The Peoria County Board of Health is looking for a new member.The Board of Health creates policies to reinforce the goals of the Health Department.Board…