With everything from restaurants to shopping centers to the historic square, Business Route 24 is an identity-defining road for Washington.

Mayor Gary Manier avoids it if he can.

With everything from restaurants to shopping centers to the historic square, Business Route 24 is an identity-defining road for Washington.
Mayor Gary Manier avoids it if he can.

All Things Peoria is WCBU’s daily newsmagazine, airing weekdays at 5 p.m. This half-hour program 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.

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All Things Peoria is on hiatus effective January 22, 2024. Archived episodes are available below. If you’re looking for more news, please subscribe to our weekday morning podcast, On Deck, and visit our online news section.

All Things Peoria is on hiatus effective January 22, 2024. Archived episodes are available below. If you’re looking for more news, please subscribe to our weekday morning podcast, On Deck, and visit our online news section.

'We're fighting mad': Washington waits for improvements to one of its most important roads

The Village of Bartonville has resorted to legal measures in hopes of forcing ownership to do something with the deteriorating and dangerous former Allied Mills building.

Mayor Leon Ricca says property owner Lord Mic Williams has now amassed between $80,000 and $100,000 in unpaid fines for code violations.

The Village of Bartonville has resorted to legal measures in hopes of forcing ownership to do something with the <a href="https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-09-13/bartonville-wants-an-abandoned-tower-demolished-while-the-owner-is-planning-a-major-rejuvenation" data-cms-ai="0">deteriorating and dangerous former Allied Mills building</a>.
Mayor Leon Ricca says property owner Lord Mic Williams has now amassed between $80,000 and $100,000 in unpaid fines for code violations.

Bartonville issuing daily fines, pursuing legal steps in push to resolve Allied Mills dilemma

Director of Economic Development Josh Wray says the city has big plans for the area, though the timetables may be changing.

Director of Economic Development Josh Wray says the city has big plans for the area, though the timetables may be changing.

Downtown Pekin has the businesses. Now it needs the people

The former East Peoria Gardens Health Care Center at 1910 Springfield Road was rezoned for multi-family residential living by the city council on Tuesday night. Williams Brothers Construction of Peoria Heights is leading the project.

The former East Peoria Gardens Health Care Center at 1910 Springfield Road was rezoned for multi-family residential living by the city council on Tuesday night. Williams Brothers Construction of Peoria Heights is leading the project.

'We're fighting mad': Washington waits for improvements to one of its most important roads

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