State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, says that while she feels much of the outcry over the SAFE-T Act has been politically motivated, she admits changes are necessary.

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is getting a $500,000 state grant for its initiative to boost the region’s population. Chamber president Joshua Gunn says the funding will boost the collaborative “Greater Peoria 2030” strategy to make the region a preferred destination.

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.

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth announced a $4 million grant for the Peoria Park District to upgrade its Golf Learning Center and Academy. The key component of the funding is adding a “Topgolf-like” virtual entertainment system.

Peoria High School is getting a dedicated space for media content production to help students develop and enhance digital learning skills.

Behavioral health co-responders will be working with law enforcement in four Illinois cities by the end of this year.

State and local officials are touting what they're calling a "historic" amount of resources invested into Peoria public safety in the new state budget.

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, reintroduced the legislation after photos of some less-than-appetizing meals served at Peoria Public Schools posted on social media sparked outrage and increased scrutiny.

The Peoria Park District and Elite Youth Outreach now have additional funds for violence prevention initiatives.

A state grant of almost $860,000 will allow Peoria Public Schools District 150 to help students and families from communities adversely impacted by the…