We. Are. Peoria (Area)

Apparently a year ago, Station 4 on Jefferson was closed due to budget cuts inflicted by Covid. But 30 days later, it reopened once fire officials noted a difference in response time. A new Station 4 is being built at Western and Howett.

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/ne ... ficulties/

(Disclosure, I did shoot some of the video, and edited according to the reporter's script)