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In her latest wide-ranging monthly conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses the significant progress made by the police department in reducing violent crime.
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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.
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Peoria authorities are publicly releasing some materials related to the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Samuel "Vincent" Richmond, two months after the incident took place at a Peoria park.
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Peoria Police Department crime analyst Jacob Moushon said that, overall, shooting incidents are down 30% and shooting murders are down 31% in November 2022 compared to the same time in 2021.
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In her latest monthly conversation with WCBU, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses how public input will guide the city's direction on cannabis regulation, along with a host of other topics.
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$3.3 million of street lighting projects are set to brighten the sidewalks of Peoria.
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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos presented a ceremonial $500,000 check to Illinois Central College on Thursday to jump start the "Peoria Cradle to Career" initiative aimed at addressing the critical needs of Peoria's 61605 zip code.
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Sunrun, which touts itself as a leading provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for its new branch office on High Point Lane, along the Interstate 74 corridor in East Peoria.
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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.
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His daughter, Eterica Bradley, the next to youngest of his eight children, says he was outgoing, lovable and joyful.