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Peoria Journal Starelection candidates

Here are the 9 candidates running for Peoria City Council spots

Peoria Journal Starroad construction lane closure

Why has traffic been narrowed to one lane on this stretch of Knoxville Avenue?

WCBU Peoria Public Radiosurveillance technology

East Peoria council staunchly defends use of Flock cameras, approves 10-camera expansion - WCBU Reports

East Peoria City Council members were unmoved by a protest and public comments urging them to rethink Flock police cameras. In an interview with WCBU after the meeting, East Peoria Police Chief David Catton said the technology is a critical tool for his department.

Peoria Journal Starpassenger rail expansion

Can Peoria secure a new passenger rail line?

WCBU Peoria Public Radiodata center moratorium

Clock starts on 9-month Tazewell County data center moratorium

A nine-month data center moratorium is in place in Tazewell County. The county board unanimously approved the moratorium Wednesday. It will continue until July 2027 unless shortened by the board.

Oct 30, 2026

WCBU Peoria Public Radiorenewable energy

Ameren Illinois powers up $20M Peoria solar energy facility

A new 5,000-panel solar energy facility covering about 37 acres in northwest Peoria is now online. Ameren Illinois has activated the $20 million Peoria Renewable Energy Center, a little more than a year after breaking ground on the site just west of Pottstown along Prichard Road.

Oct 20, 2026

WCBU Peoria Public Radiodisaster relief denial

Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold

Published October 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM CDT Gov. JB Pritzker’s presidential disaster request that was denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency met the threshold for statewide disaster assistance, ...

Oct 17, 2026

WCBU Peoria Public Radiocannabis regulations

Peoria to consider drive-through service at cannabis dispensaries

Peoria soon may allow cannabis dispensary businesses to offer drive-through and curbside services. In June, Illinois updated state law governing cannabis businesses to allow for curbside and drive-through service, as well as extended daily hours past midnight.

Oct 16, 2026

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