Republican incumbent state Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria faces a challenge from a first-time candidate Democratic challenger Nicole Dopler in the bid to represent a largely rural district that includes parts of Peoria and Woodford counties. WCBU's Joe Deacon reports.

 

Republican incumbent state Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria faces a challenge from a first-time candidate Democratic challenger Nicole Dopler in the bid to represent a largely rural district that includes parts of Peoria and Woodford counties. WCBU's Joe Deacon reports.
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GOP State Rep. Ryan Spain faces Democratic challenger Nicole Dopler on Nov. 3

We've reached the time of year for the City of Peoria's annual budget process. City council members this week began discussions on the recommended $348 million spending plan. It includes using around $10 million in fund-balance to bridge the gap with anticipated revenue. In her latest regular interview with WCBU, Mayor Rita Ali tells reporter Joe Deacon what she sees as Peoria's budget priorities.

We've reached the time of year for the City of Peoria's annual budget process. City council members this week began discussions on the recommended $348 million spending plan. It includes using around $10 million in fund-balance to bridge the gap with anticipated revenue. In her latest regular interview with WCBU, Mayor Rita Ali tells reporter Joe Deacon what she sees as Peoria's budget priorities.

Mayor Ali's priorities as Peoria city leaders work on next budget

Birth to Five Illinois helps families with children ages birth to 5 get equal treatment. Its Peoria County council manager spoke to WCBU about the group and how social media helps.

Birth to Five Illinois helps families with children ages birth to 5 get equal treatment. Its Peoria County council manager spoke to WCBU about the group and how social media helps.

Peoria's Birth to Five Illinois branch fills gaps in childcare and helps parents

The Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission is hiring more staff and offering help with employment. They've expanded the staff from one full-time employee and one part-time employee to six full-time veteran service officers.

The Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission is hiring more staff and offering help with employment. They've expanded the staff from one full-time employee and one part-time employee to six full-time veteran service officers.

GOP State Rep. Ryan Spain faces Democratic challenger Nicole Dopler on Nov. 3

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