Joe Deacon

Plans for a new men’s shelter operated by The Salvation Army of Peoria will increase capacity and avoid an extended lapse in services during construction.

Spending toward addressing homelessness, anti-violence measures, food insecurity and business development highlighted topics of discussion Tuesday as the Peoria City Council resumed its annual negotiations.

Chad Campen received a 135-month prison sentence on seven fraud-related charges, while Richard Weiss was given a 15-month prison term on two counts.

First-time candidate Jake Ryan believes he can bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the Peoria mayor’s office. Ryan has joined Mayor Rita Ali and council members Chuck Grayeb and John Kelly in filing for next spring’s race.

A nonprofit organization that aims to address food insecurity issues in Peoria will receive $50,000 as part of the city’s revised 2025 budget.

A proposal to keep Peoria's tax levy dollar figure unchanged from a year ago suffered a narrow defeat during Tuesday night's special city council meeting to continue budget negotiations.

In her most recent one-on-one monthly interview with WCBU, Ali discusses how Peoria continues to address the challenges of violent crime and community safety.

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.

Election officials in Peoria and Tazewell County say early-vote figures suggest turnout will be high for Tuesday's general election.