The former Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church in Peoria’s East Bluff neighborhood soon will be home to a new ministry. Centerpoint Community Church Pastor Brian Russell hopes to carry Saint Bernard’s spiritual legacy forward.

The former Saint Bernard&rsquo;s Catholic Church in Peoria&rsquo;s East Bluff neighborhood soon will be home to a new ministry. Centerpoint Community Church Pastor Brian Russell hopes to carry Saint Bernard&rsquo;s spiritual legacy forward.

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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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WCBU Reports is also available wherever you get your podcasts.

Q&A: Pastor Brian Russell eager to bring new ministry to East Bluff in former St. Bernard’s church 

In the resumption of a quarterly interview series, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says optimizing city growth is a key component of the 20-year comprehensive plan adopted in January.

In the resumption of a quarterly interview series, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says optimizing city growth is a key component of the 20-year comprehensive plan adopted in January.

East Peoria mayor discusses long-range plans, city growth and keeping the casino

As Illinois enters a new fiscal year, a new state agency is officially taking charge of a wide range of programs for infants, toddlers and their families. The Illinois Department of Early Childhood officially takes over as the agency in charge of programs ranging from in-home visits for newborns and their mothers to licensing and regulating childcare facilities and funding preschools. You'll hear from the agency's first director.

As Illinois enters a new fiscal year, a new state agency is officially taking charge of a wide range of programs for infants, toddlers and their families.&nbsp;The Illinois Department of Early Childhood officially takes over as the agency in charge of programs ranging from in-home visits for newborns and their mothers to licensing and regulating childcare facilities and funding preschools. You'll hear from the agency's first director.

New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations

A Morton farmer faces a potential $250,000 fine by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for allegedly applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School while the school hosted an outdoor event.

A Morton farmer faces a potential $250,000 fine by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for allegedly applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School while the school hosted an outdoor event.

Q&A: Pastor Brian Russell eager to bring new ministry to East Bluff in former St. Bernard’s church

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