Accomplished archer enters Illinois' Outdoor Hall of Fame

This year's inductees for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame include an archer with an incredible resume tucked into his quiver.

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Some first time Peoria voters will also be first time Peoria election judges

On election day, you may take just a few minutes to go to your nearest polling place, make sure your registration is in order and cast your ballot. A handful of students from a Bradley University government class will be spending their entire day there to make that process go smoothly.

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Morton embraces its identity as 'pumpkin capital of the world

WCBU Reports airs weekdays with an in-depth local news story from the WCBU Peoria Public Radio newsroom. New features are available every weekday by 5 a.m. WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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A fascination with food drives first generation farmer Evan Barry

Sandwiched between Roanoke and Benson a little less than an hour outside Peoria, there's a white farmhouse sitting on almost an acre of land. That's the new home of Down River Farm and its owner, first generation farmer Evan Barry.

Peoria City/County Health Department receives another federal grant for Lead Safe Program

A $6 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development will be used to continue the health department's Lead Safe Program that provides inspections and lead removal for Peoria homes built prior to 1978, when the federal ban on lead paint went into effect.

A different approach to juvenile crime starts with a new court in Peoria County

A broad coalition of city, county and state organizations are working on a new approach to juvenile justice.

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