Peoria Public Schools

Three Peoria public schools with almost entirely low-income students got high marks in the state’s latest report card, even as the district and others across Illinois struggle with chronic absenteeism.

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.

The Peoria Federation of Teachers has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new three-year contract with Peoria Public Schools.

The Peoria Federation of Teachers has reached a tentative agreement with Peoria Public Schools on a new three-year contract.

Early Thursday morning, the second round of federally-mediated negotiations between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public schools ended without an agreement.

Members of the Peoria Federation of Teachers overwhelming approved a strike authorization in a vote Thursday evening.

Going forward, Peoria Public Schools says students will need to "earn the privilege of attending athletic games" following a fight at Friday night's football game.

Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria says his department will arrest 12 people, one adult and 11 juveniles, that they believe are involved with the fight that interrupted Friday's season opener.

The union representing teachers at Peoria Public Schools will conduct a strike authorization vote on Thursday afternoon.

Federal mediation between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public Schools failed to produce a new teacher's contract on day one of negotiations.