WCBU Reports
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WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You’ll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you’ll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.
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Sen. Durbin is hopeful, but skeptical, of Trump closing Iran deal
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May 28, 2026 |
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How a new consortium seeks to strengthen Greater Peoria’s health care workforce pipeline
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May 27, 2026 |
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Illinois has 279 new lawyers. The huge 4th judicial district got only 5
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May 21, 2026 |
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Chief Dixon discusses his leadership, direction and goals for the Peoria Police Department
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May 20, 2026 |
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In an era of hostility, press protections remain strong in Illinois
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May 19, 2026 |
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New Peoria tattoo parlor a fresh start steeped in history, progress — and family
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May 18, 2026 |
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Peoria comedy club illustrates how $16 billion in pandemic relief missed the places that needed it most
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May 14, 2026 |
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Rep. Sorensen questions Hegseth about Rock Island layoffs, voiding union contracts
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May 13, 2026 |
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Why Peoria is considering helping Twin Towers Place repairs and renovations
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May 12, 2026 |
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Urich offers Spring Street option for marina access if Caroline Street turns private
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May 11, 2026 |
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Rep. LaHood on why he voted for the new Farm Bill
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May 07, 2026 |
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Rep. LaHood talks about the war in Iran and soaring gas prices
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May 06, 2026 |
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State lawmakers consider legislation to rein in new data center proposals
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Retiring Peoria police chief reflects on his tenure, touts department's advancements
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Echevarria to retire as Peoria police chief; Dixon tabbed as successor
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Women are less likely to receive CPR in an emergency. A state lawmaker wants to change that
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Interview with new OSF HealthCare CEO Michelle Conger
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Pekin union painter shares the value of apprenticeships in a statewide professional development program
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Mayor Ali eager to see downtown growth from traffic pattern change, other planned projects
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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James Shadid reflects on first year as Bradley's president
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Rep. Sharon Chung wants to limit corporate money in elections
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Central Illinois lawmaker joins calls to reform the Pretrial Fairness Act when it comes to domestic violence
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos reflects on trends and data from 2025
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Illinois lawmakers look to regulate data centers as local governments propose their own rules
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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It's eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a Illinois state park home
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Illinois lawmakers consider removing the 2-year foreign language requirement for high school
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Q&A with Patrick Urich about redevelopment plans in downtown
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Rep. Sorensen sees no end in sight to partial government shutdown
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Ranked choice voting stalled in Illinois, waiting for clarity from the courts
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Despite concerns, LaHood doesn't break with administration over vaccinations
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Q&A: Pastor Brian Russell eager to bring new ministry to East Bluff in former St. Bernard’s church
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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OSF, ImpactLife help provide blood services to Eureka-Goodfield EMS
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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OSF adds 'Victoria' to OB-GYN team, pushing emergency preparedness in mobile maternal care
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Republican candidates for governor appear at Tazewell County GOP's forum
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Central Illinois veterans hockey team supports each other, on and off the ice
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Q&A: Chris Kaergard, League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Q&A: Grayeb discusses his 24-year tenure on the Peoria City Council
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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LaHood discusses town halls, DOGE cuts and Trump policies
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Busy Corner welcomes customers back over busy reopening weekend
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Illinois state climatologist Ford highlights concerns over NWS, NOAA cuts
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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New DDC leader Waible examines challenges, opportunities for downtown Peoria
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Q&A: Urich discusses downtown efforts, provides building status updates
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Peoria County Regional Superintendent Crider discusses impacts from potential elimination of Education Department
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Yunus carries Afterfund’s quest to help nonprofits with their funding from Europe back home to Peoria
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Research: Smoke from California wildfires often brings increased air pollution to Midwest
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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East Peoria Mayor Kahl addresses possibility of casino relocation: ‘I’ve not moved from my stance’
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Struggling Peorians find a place to call home through city rent assistance program
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Wild rice dwindled in parts of the Upper Midwest. Now efforts are underway to bring it back
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Meet the 3 candidates running to replace Chuck Grayeb in Peoria City Council District 2
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Midwest builders are using wood in a new way to construct high rises. And it's climate-friendly
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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WCBU Reports 12-5-24
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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What’s next for Peoria’s unhoused residents, advocates following the city’s ban on public campsites?
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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New reads coming to the Peoria Public Library in December
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Central Illinois’ student journalists snag bylines in local papers
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Welcome to Morton — a bite-sized ‘capital of the world’ that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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'Food is probably the biggest one right now:' PPS looks to meet unhoused students needs
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Insects are making sounds the human ear can't hear. One Midwest scientist is listening
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Two retired administrators drive push to lower chronic absenteeism in Peoria Public School
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Anxiety, uncertainty grips Greater Peoria LGBTQ community heading into another Trump presidency
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Tazewell County Health Department grant opens mental health first aid training to the public
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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How a new landfill deal was hammered out for Peoria County
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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To stay on the farm, more and more farmers are working second and even third jobs
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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A look at new reads at the Peoria Public Library this November
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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A new leader at the East Bluff Community Center is starting with the fundamentals
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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District 150, Pekin 108 look to further improve proficiency, chronic absenteeism
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Upper Mississippi River refuge celebrates 100 years of protection for fish, wildlife and habitat
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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PAAR president Hilton sees signs for optimism in Peoria real estate market as 3Q home sales increase
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Accomplished archer enters Illinois' Outdoor Hall of Fame
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Some first time Peoria voters will also be first time Peoria election judges
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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WCBU Reports 10-30-24
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Morton embraces its identity as 'pumpkin capital of the world
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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A fascination with food drives first generation farmer Evan Barry
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Peoria City/County Health Department receives another federal grant for Lead Safe Program
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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A different approach to juvenile crime starts with a new court in Peoria County
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Baseball stars as theater actors? Bradley professor’s book details stage exploits of deadball players
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Rep. Lahood sees opportunity for hostage deal after death of Hamas leader
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Community college students have less access to research experiences.
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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A start-up for start-ups: SmartStart program works to assist small businesses development
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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WCBU Reports 10-14-24
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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GPEDC’s Setti emphasizes Peoria area’s position at intersection of agriculture and manufacturing
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Green thumbs: Peoria Garden Club celebrates 100-year anniversary
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Tenth district circuit judge candidates look to impact their community from the bench
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Peoria County resident circuit judge candidate John Spears
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Q&A: Mayor Ali addresses Cure Violence fallout, Peoria's need for anti-violence initiatives
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Q&A: Peoria Mayor Rita Ali explains city’s purchase of, plans for downtown PNC Bank Building
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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American workers are burning out, in what experts call a 'Great Exhaustion'
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Western Avenue Greenway Project a unique urban park maintained by neighbors for their community
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Futures for Peoria's food waste include redistribution, composting
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Q&A: Peggy Jacques outlines Peoria’s need for a senior center
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Developers, business owners join city leaders in Delavan’s renewed push to restore downtown vibrancy
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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A grant helped remove barriers for some of Peoria's future educators
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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A new Illinois bill would allow only accredited surgical techs in operating rooms
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Why Peoria-are hospitals are skipping the fees for no-show appointments
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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East Peoria Mayor Kahl discusses push for a new TIF district to spark future development on riverfront
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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What you need to know about vaccines before flu season
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Search for new Bradley University president underway
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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‘It’s almost like James Bond:’ Peoria County getting GPS dart launchers for deputy patrol cars
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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WCBU Reports - 9/9/24
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali desires ‘humane and strategic’ approach to removing street encampments
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Sep 05, 2024 |