Peoria Mayor Rita Ali

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$3.3 million of street lighting projects are set to brighten the sidewalks of Peoria.

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.

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.

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.

His daughter, Eterica Bradley, the next to youngest of his eight children, says he was outgoing, lovable and joyful.