https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-09/crews-battle-wildfires-in-western-u-s-and-canada 2026-08-09T18:11:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-09T18:03:09-04:00 Crews battle wildfires in western U.S. and Canada https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-09/demi-vollering-wins-tour-de-france-for-the-2nd-time 2026-08-09T18:11:35-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-09T18:00:52-04:00 Demi Vollering wins Tour de France for the 2nd time https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-09/peoria-county-man-identified-in-fatal-semi-crash 2026-08-09T18:30:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-09T18:30:03-04:00 Peoria County man identified in fatal semi crash fatal crash, Fulton County Coroner's Office, Peoria County, Fatal crash, Fulton County, Fulton County Coroner's Office, Hanna City https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-09/the-view-from-proving-grounds-for-next-generation-nuclear-reactors-atomic-city-idaho 2026-08-10T00:23:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T00:01:00-04:00 The view from proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors: Atomic City, Idaho https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-09/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-finale-the-rumble-at-tumbleton 2026-08-10T00:23:36-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-09T22:19:45-04:00 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3 finale: The rumble at Tumbleton https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/who-really-needs-testosterone 2026-08-10T04:52:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 Who really needs testosterone? https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/biopic-tony-traces-a-summer-that-changed-the-celebrity-chefs-life 2026-08-10T04:52:06-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:41:40-04:00 Biopic 'Tony' traces a summer that changed the celebrity chef's life https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/minneapolis-volunteer-group-connects-singles-passionate-about-environmentalism 2026-08-10T04:52:12-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:41:00-04:00 Minneapolis volunteer group connects singles passionate about environmentalism https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/faith-is-a-centerpiece-of-texas-senate-candidate-james-talaricos-campaign 2026-08-10T04:52:16-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:40:27-04:00 Faith is a centerpiece of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/inflation-report-to-give-new-insight-on-the-cost-of-living-in-america 2026-08-10T04:52:25-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:40:49-04:00 Inflation report to give new insight on the cost of living in America https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/the-faa-wants-to-reboot-the-nations-airspace-this-airline-shows-how-it-might-work 2026-08-10T04:52:27-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 The FAA wants to reboot the nation's airspace. This airline shows how it might work https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/count-binface-wearing-a-trash-can-aims-to-unseat-nigel-farage-in-a-u-k-local-election 2026-08-10T04:52:37-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:41:09-04:00 Count Binface, wearing a trash can, aims to unseat Nigel Farage in a U.K. local election https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/economist-discusses-the-current-state-of-the-u-s-economy 2026-08-10T04:52:38-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:40:43-04:00 Economist discusses the current state of the U.S. economy https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/u-s-diplomat-discusses-israels-netanyahu-rejecting-trumps-proposed-gaza-peace-plan 2026-08-10T04:52:47-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:39:31-04:00 U.S. diplomat discusses Israel's Netanyahu rejecting Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/morning-news-brief 2026-08-10T04:52:50-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:41:46-04:00 Morning news brief https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/typhoon-dolphin-forces-over-1-million-people-to-evacuate-on-chinas-eastern-coast 2026-08-10T04:52:58-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:40:36-04:00 Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million people to evacuate on China's eastern coast https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/an-arts-school-where-epstein-allegedly-preyed-on-students-reveals-decades-of-abuse 2026-08-10T04:53:08-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:40:09-04:00 An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/jury-selection-begins-for-former-gang-member-implicated-in-tupacs-death 2026-08-10T04:53:21-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:41:32-04:00 Jury selection begins for former gang member implicated in Tupac's death https://www.wcbu.org/harvest-public-media/2026-08-10/usgs-study-nutrient-pollution-dead-zone 2026-08-10T05:00:21-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 Excess nutrients can lie dormant in soil for years before polluting rivers, study finds https://www.wcbu.org/harvest-public-media/2026-08-10/american-cotton-industry-demand-campaign 2026-08-10T05:00:39-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 U.S. cotton industry hopes tax breaks will increase demand https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-the-russian-city-of-nizhnekamsk-kills-12-authorities-say 2026-08-10T05:20:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T04:58:22-04:00 Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/voters-are-sick-of-the-2-party-system-a-new-poll-shows-theyre-open-to-big-changes 2026-08-10T05:20:35-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/in-a-competitive-maine-senate-race-women-voters-could-be-the-deciders 2026-08-10T05:20:49-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/an-arts-school-where-epstein-allegedly-preyed-on-students-reveals-decades-of-abuse 2026-08-10T05:21:12-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/mike-lindell-touts-trump-ties-in-race-for-governor-of-minnesota-where-trump-has-lost 2026-08-10T05:21:25-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T05:00:00-04:00 Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/british-columbia-declares-state-of-emergency-as-wildfires-force-thousands-to-evacuate 2026-08-10T06:42:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T06:42:08-04:00 British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force thousands to evacuate https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/how-savvy-is-the-iranian-regime-about-u-s-politics 2026-08-10T06:42:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T06:42:19-04:00 How savvy is the Iranian regime about U.S. politics? https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/iran-aims-to-put-pressure-on-trump-amid-negotiations-with-oman-over-strait-of-hormuz 2026-08-10T06:46:01-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T06:42:24-04:00 Iran aims to put pressure on Trump amid negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/people-with-disabilities-say-medicaid-income-limits-can-stifle-career-advancement 2026-08-10T07:16:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T07:00:00-04:00 People with disabilities say Medicaid income limits can stifle career advancement https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/flood-death-toll-in-indias-assam-reaches-100-as-thousands-lose-their-homes 2026-08-10T09:04:02-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T08:39:05-04:00 Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/does-spending-money-make-you-feel-bad-read-this-comic 2026-08-10T10:55:09-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T10:20:35-04:00 Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-10/state-awards-funding-to-review-site-for-planned-galena-road-industrial-park 2026-08-10T16:37:45-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:14:49-04:00 State awards funding to review site for planned Galena Road industrial park Galena Road Industrial Park, Peoria County, City of Peoria, Dave Koehler, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, TIF Districts, infrastructure improvements https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/despite-mideast-wars-20-million-gather-in-iraq-for-shia-pilgrimage 2026-08-10T12:52:54-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:08:06-04:00 Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/loggerhead-turtles-are-nesting-in-record-numbers-in-the-u-s 2026-08-10T14:57:00-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:03:53-04:00 Loggerhead turtles are nesting in record numbers in the U.S. https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/change-is-inevitable-it-can-also-be-transformative 2026-08-10T14:57:01-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:03:47-04:00 Change is inevitable. It can also be transformative https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/maternity-care-across-america-is-in-crisis-as-hospitals-lose-services-at-an-alarming-rate 2026-08-10T14:57:06-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:03:33-04:00 Maternity care across America is in crisis as hospitals lose services at an alarming rate https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/latest-from-the-middle-east-as-countries-form-defense-agreement-and-iran-refuses-to-open-strait 2026-08-10T14:57:06-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:03:00-04:00 Latest from the Middle East as countries form defense agreement and Iran refuses to open strait https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-finale-earns-critical-praise-after-a-rocky-last-season 2026-08-10T14:57:11-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:05:47-04:00 'House of the Dragon' season 3 finale earns critical praise after a rocky last season https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/how-teens-can-best-invest-summer-job-money 2026-08-10T14:57:14-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:04:00-04:00 How teens can best invest summer job money https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/teacher-turnover-rose-after-the-pandemic-new-analysis-finds 2026-08-10T14:57:15-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:02:23-04:00 Teacher turnover rose after the pandemic, new analysis finds https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/the-prairie-is-americas-disappearing-resource 2026-08-10T14:57:19-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:02:17-04:00 The prairie is America's disappearing resource https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/firstborn-kids-often-grow-up-to-earn-more-than-their-siblings-germs-and-illness-are-big-reasons-why 2026-08-10T14:57:19-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:05:09-04:00 Firstborn kids often grow up to earn more than their siblings. Germs and illness are big reasons why https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/its-never-too-early-for-a-breakfast-beer-with-sausage-and-pretzels-in-munich 2026-08-10T14:57:23-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:02:46-04:00 It's never too early for a breakfast beer with sausage and pretzels in Munich https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/what-to-watch-for-in-the-south-carolina-special-primary 2026-08-10T14:57:25-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:00:10-04:00 What to watch for in the South Carolina special primary https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/aocs-egg-freezing-announcement-spurs-wider-conversation-about-the-practice 2026-08-10T14:57:28-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T12:01:26-04:00 AOC's egg freezing announcement spurs wider conversation about the practice https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/whats-next-after-netanyahu-rejects-plan-for-gaza 2026-08-10T14:57:30-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T11:59:07-04:00 What's next after Netanyahu rejects plan for Gaza https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/aretha-franklins-sparkle-soundtrack-is-a-neglected-classic 2026-08-10T15:26:34-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T13:31:09-04:00 Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/chinas-courts-side-with-workers-displaced-by-ai-but-job-anxiety-persists 2026-08-10T16:14:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:14:06-04:00 China's courts side with workers displaced by AI, but job anxiety persists https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/why-russia-and-ukraine-cant-stop-each-others-air-attacks 2026-08-10T16:20:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:14:08-04:00 Why Russia and Ukraine can't stop each other's air attacks https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-10/jamonica-rolle-looks-to-build-on-foundation-community-ties-as-new-illinois-central-college-president 2026-08-11T08:46:16-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:44:05-04:00 Jamonica Rolle looks to build on foundation, community ties as new Illinois Central College president Jamonica Rolle, Illinois Central College, workforce training, higher education, WCBU Reports https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/trump-and-rfk-jr-try-again-to-upend-vaccines-for-kids 2026-08-10T16:25:25-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:25:02-04:00 Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/revisiting-the-mother-road-route-66-which-turns-100-this-year 2026-08-10T16:26:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:19:12-04:00 Revisiting the 'Mother Road,' Route 66, which turns 100 this year https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/who-really-needs-testosterone 2026-08-10T16:26:44-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:26:08-04:00 Who really needs testosterone? https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/why-monarch-butterflies-are-north-americas-insect-mascot 2026-08-10T16:28:07-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:26:04-04:00 Why Monarch Butterflies are North America's insect mascot https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-10/rideshare-unionization-drug-pricing-oversight-plastic-pellet-and-light-pollution-bills-become-law 2026-08-10T16:43:31-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:43:31-04:00 Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law IPR https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/after-his-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case-is-dismissed-david-hearn-looks-for-closure 2026-08-10T16:49:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T16:49:00-04:00 After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/why-is-texas-gov-greg-abbott-pausing-permits-to-build-new-data-centers 2026-08-10T17:13:12-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T17:12:39-04:00 Why is Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pausing permits to build new data centers? https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/powerful-colombia-quake-kills-at-least-111-trapping-dozens-under-collapsed-buildings 2026-08-10T17:17:04-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T17:14:58-04:00 Powerful Colombia quake kills at least 111, trapping dozens under collapsed buildings https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/rafting-brings-people-with-different-politics-together 2026-08-10T17:18:27-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T17:16:12-04:00 Rafting brings people with different politics together https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/former-u-s-diplomat-on-irans-latest-demands 2026-08-10T17:18:42-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T17:17:48-04:00 Former U.S. diplomat on Iran's latest demands https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-10/from-the-great-recession-to-the-2026-midterms-of-rage 2026-08-10T17:38:42-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T17:38:41-04:00 From the “Great Recession” to the 2026 “Midterms of Rage” https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/ice-crackdown-in-minnesota-changed-the-race-for-open-u-s-senate-seat 2026-08-10T18:35:05-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T17:47:20-04:00 ICE crackdown in Minnesota changed the race for open U.S. Senate seat https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/alabama-heads-into-a-second-primary-election-after-redistricting 2026-08-10T18:43:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T18:43:05-04:00 Alabama heads into a second primary election after redistricting https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-10/ancient-relics-in-syria-face-new-dangers-after-end-of-civil-war 2026-08-10T18:53:36-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T18:42:59-04:00 Ancient relics in Syria face new dangers after end of civil war https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-11/pekin-puts-off-renewal-vote-on-contract-for-its-54-flock-cameras 2026-08-11T14:39:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T14:39:33-04:00 Pekin puts off renewal vote on contract for its 54 Flock cameras Pekin, Pekin City Council, Pekin Police Department, Pekin Police Chief Seth Ranney, City of Pekin, Mary Burress, Flock Safety, Flock cameras, Fourth Amendment, George Orwell https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-10/magnitude-7-4-quake-rocks-western-colombia-killing-at-least-111-people 2026-08-11T00:14:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-10T23:39:40-04:00 Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/trump-pivots-back-to-sanctions-for-iran-as-other-strategies-to-end-his-war-fizzle 2026-08-11T01:54:02-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T01:48:27-04:00 Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/turkeys-parliament-approves-a-pardon-like-bill-for-thousands-of-pkk-militants 2026-08-11T02:16:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T02:03:49-04:00 Turkey's parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/hunter-biden-says-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-a-doctor-explains-what-that-means 2026-08-11T04:44:02-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:29:16-04:00 Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread. A doctor explains what that means https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/lebanons-poisoned-land-the-hidden-environmental-toll-of-the-israel-hezbollah-war 2026-08-11T04:44:04-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:31:36-04:00 Lebanon's poisoned land: The hidden environmental toll of the Israel-Hezbollah war https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/morning-news-brief 2026-08-11T04:44:14-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:32:41-04:00 Morning news brief https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/pakistan-administered-kashmir-holds-elections-amid-calls-for-a-boycott 2026-08-11T04:44:16-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:31:41-04:00 Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amid calls for a boycott https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/how-are-schools-adjusting-sports-for-student-athletes-as-sweltering-heat-lingers 2026-08-11T04:44:26-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:32:04-04:00 How are schools adjusting sports for student athletes as sweltering heat lingers https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/author-max-boot-says-trumps-approach-to-iran-is-guaranteed-to-fail 2026-08-11T04:44:28-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:31:28-04:00 Author Max Boot says Trump's approach to Iran is 'guaranteed to fail' https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/armed-troops-have-patrolled-d-c-for-1-year-now-its-challenging-democratic-norms 2026-08-11T04:44:37-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T05:00:00-04:00 Armed troops have patrolled D.C. for 1 year now. It's challenging democratic norms https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/fewer-resources-and-funding-cuts-contributing-to-spike-in-foodborne-illnesses 2026-08-11T04:44:40-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:31:22-04:00 Fewer resources and funding cuts contributing to spike in foodborne illnesses https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/after-redrawing-congressional-map-alabama-voters-head-to-the-polls-again 2026-08-11T04:44:49-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:32:20-04:00 After redrawing congressional map, Alabama voters head to the polls -- again https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/powerful-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-kills-at-least-111-people-in-colombia 2026-08-11T04:44:52-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:30:30-04:00 Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/team-works-to-identify-wwii-soldier-who-died-in-alaskan-plane-crash 2026-08-11T04:45:00-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:32:08-04:00 Team works to identify WWII soldier who died in Alaskan plane crash https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/trump-signals-hes-changing-tactics-in-negotiations-with-iran 2026-08-11T04:45:04-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:31:33-04:00 Trump signals he's changing tactics in negotiations with Iran https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/new-book-explores-the-cultural-impact-of-paul-simons-signature-album-graceland 2026-08-11T04:45:12-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T04:32:37-04:00 New book explores the cultural impact of Paul Simon's signature album, 'Graceland' https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/in-minnesota-and-wisconsin-competitive-primaries-will-again-test-power-of-progressive-candidates 2026-08-11T05:07:38-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T05:00:00-04:00 In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/the-school-year-begins-in-la-with-one-big-change-limited-screen-time 2026-08-11T05:13:04-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T05:00:00-04:00 The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/readers-tell-us-how-they-became-deadheads 2026-08-11T05:18:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T05:00:00-04:00 Readers tell us how they became Deadheads https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/a-midwife-crosses-maternity-deserts-to-make-a-difference-for-black-moms-and-babies 2026-08-11T05:57:02-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T06:00:00-04:00 A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/former-syrian-president-assad-sentenced-to-death-in-absentia 2026-08-11T06:10:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T06:07:14-04:00 Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/the-secret-economics-inside-the-new-planet-money-board-game 2026-08-11T06:45:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T06:30:00-04:00 The secret economics inside the new Planet Money board game https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/6-states-have-primaries-tuesday-heres-what-you-need-to-know 2026-08-11T06:53:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T06:52:57-04:00 6 states have primaries Tuesday. Here's what you need to know https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/primaries-in-wisconsin-and-minnesota-pit-progressives-against-moderates 2026-08-11T06:54:12-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T06:52:52-04:00 Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota pit progressives against moderates https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/trump-issues-executive-order-aimed-at-upending-vaccines-for-kids 2026-08-11T06:54:39-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T06:52:45-04:00 Trump issues executive order aimed at upending vaccines for kids https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-11/severe-storms-expected-to-blow-through-central-illinois-on-tuesday 2026-08-11T08:57:27-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T08:55:33-04:00 Severe storms expected to blow through Central Illinois on Tuesday weather https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-11/no-injuries-reported-after-another-accident-at-chatham-ynot-building 2026-08-11T11:35:33-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T11:35:31-04:00 No serious injuries reported after another accident at Chatham YNOT building https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/spider-man-director-found-his-connection-to-the-world-at-the-movies 2026-08-11T12:33:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:08:12-04:00 'Spider-Man' director found his connection to the world at the movies https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-11/bradley-university-announces-launch-of-two-technology-majors 2026-08-11T16:44:20-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T15:21:08-04:00 Bradley University announces launch of 2 technology majors Bradley University, artificial intelligence, Data Analytics, higher education, workforce training https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-11/new-illinois-law-empowering-sexual-assault-survivors-runs-into-shortage-of-female-officers 2026-08-11T15:23:30-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T15:23:28-04:00 New Illinois law empowering sexual assault survivors runs into shortage of female officers City of Lexington, Illinois State University Police, Lexington Police, Illinois State University, sexual assault, YWCA Stepping Stones, law enforcement https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/why-many-parents-are-supporting-their-adult-children 2026-08-11T15:29:31-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:03:49-04:00 Why many parents are supporting their adult children https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/how-a-viral-fad-diet-led-to-deaths-across-the-arab-world 2026-08-11T15:29:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:12:56-04:00 How a viral fad diet led to deaths across the Arab world https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/southern-california-fire-official-reflects-on-helping-spokane-washington-respond-to-devastating-fires 2026-08-11T15:29:37-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:10:38-04:00 Southern California fire official reflects on helping Spokane, Washington, respond to devastating fires https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/chang-rae-lee-mines-personal-history-for-new-novel-a-tender-age 2026-08-11T15:29:37-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:10:04-04:00 Chang-Rae Lee mines personal history for new novel 'A Tender Age' https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/detroit-historian-remembers-her-fathers-record-store-recording-career-and-life-in-the-city 2026-08-11T15:29:42-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:06:34-04:00 Detroit historian remembers her father's record store, recording career and life in the city https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/why-we-should-be-monotasking-not-multitasking-at-work 2026-08-11T15:29:44-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:04:26-04:00 Why we should be monotasking, not multitasking, at work https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/thousands-still-missing-after-powerful-earthquake-rocks-colombia 2026-08-11T15:29:48-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:03:07-04:00 Thousands still missing after powerful earthquake rocks Colombia https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/inside-the-operation-that-reportedly-smuggled-trump-off-air-force-one-after-assassination-threat 2026-08-11T15:29:49-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:01:46-04:00 Inside the operation that reportedly smuggled Trump off Air Force One after assassination threat https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/nature-puts-on-one-of-summers-greatest-light-shows 2026-08-11T15:29:54-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:07:07-04:00 Nature puts on one of summer's greatest light shows https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/meta-announces-pivot-to-open-source-ai-technology 2026-08-11T15:29:56-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T12:04:07-04:00 Meta announces pivot to open-source AI technology https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/chinas-courts-back-workers-displaced-by-ai-as-job-fears-grow 2026-08-11T15:29:59-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T11:59:10-04:00 China's courts back workers displaced by AI as job fears grow https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/trump-signs-executive-order-reducing-the-number-of-recommended-childhood-vaccines 2026-08-11T15:30:01-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T11:57:25-04:00 Trump signs executive order reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/todd-blanche-sworn-in-as-attorney-general 2026-08-11T15:30:03-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T11:58:37-04:00 Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2026-08-11/pritzker-bailey-seek-to-convince-farmers-at-forum-theyre-the-best-for-agriculture 2026-08-11T16:17:22-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:17:20-04:00 Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best for agriculture https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-08-11/pps-150-sees-9m-increase-in-evidence-based-funding-as-district-considers-third-party-audit-help 2026-08-11T17:16:28-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T17:16:28-04:00 PPS 150 sees $9M increase in evidence-based funding as district considers ‘third-party’ audit help Peoria Public Schools, Peoria Public Schools Board of Education, Board of Education, District 150, Jerry Bell, Mick Willis https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/5-questions-parents-may-have-after-trumps-latest-vaccine-move 2026-08-11T16:22:15-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:20:25-04:00 5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/new-reporting-details-trumps-secret-flight-out-of-turkey 2026-08-11T16:24:01-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:22:00-04:00 New reporting details Trump's secret flight out of Turkey https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/one-puerto-rico-condo-building-10-families-no-water 2026-08-11T16:24:19-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:23:48-04:00 One Puerto Rico condo building. 10 families. No water https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/home-sales-fall-in-july-amid-high-mortgage-rates 2026-08-11T16:34:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:33:12-04:00 Home sales fall in July amid high mortgage rates https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/wisconsins-primary-features-the-democrats-choice-over-their-path-for-the-fall 2026-08-11T16:38:06-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:33:10-04:00 Wisconsin's primary features the Democrats' choice over their path for the fall https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/trumps-decoy-flight-and-the-role-of-the-white-house-press-corps 2026-08-11T16:38:20-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:37:40-04:00 Trump's decoy flight and the role of the White House press corps https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/remembering-the-man-who-changed-modern-basketball 2026-08-11T16:39:52-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:37:38-04:00 Remembering the man who changed modern basketball https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/trump-touts-big-peace-deals-in-iran-and-gaza-but-struggles-to-follow-through 2026-08-11T16:42:04-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:40:33-04:00 Trump touts big peace deals in Iran and Gaza but struggles to follow through https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/jackie-famous-eagle-from-california-eagle-cam-dies 2026-08-11T16:42:24-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:41:33-04:00 Jackie, famous eagle from California eagle-cam, dies https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/how-are-schools-adjusting-sports-for-student-athletes-as-sweltering-heat-lingers 2026-08-11T16:42:34-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:39:26-04:00 How are schools adjusting sports for student athletes as sweltering heat lingers https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/in-spokane-those-who-lost-homes-to-the-fires-are-taking-stock-of-the-damage 2026-08-11T16:43:30-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:42:19-04:00 In Spokane, those who lost homes to the fires are taking stock of the damage https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/kennedy-center-must-pay-250-000-in-legal-fees-to-musician-who-canceled-in-protest 2026-08-11T16:46:36-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T16:23:07-04:00 Kennedy Center must pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician who canceled in protest https://www.wcbu.org/npr-news/2026-08-11/alabama-holds-second-primary-tuesday-leading-to-confusion-concerns-about-low-turnout 2026-08-11T16:47:57-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T05:00:00-04:00 Alabama holds second primary Tuesday, leading to confusion, concerns about low turnout https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/the-death-toll-climbs-from-mondays-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-in-colombia 2026-08-11T17:12:27-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T17:12:05-04:00 The death toll climbs from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/what-a-forbidden-hug-from-a-nurse-during-lockdown-meant-to-one-a-cancer-patient 2026-08-11T17:24:32-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T17:23:49-04:00 What a forbidden hug from a nurse during lockdown meant to one a cancer patient https://www.wcbu.org/2026-08-11/the-wests-wildfire-season-is-already-breaking-records-and-its-not-over 2026-08-11T17:25:57-04:00 WCBU Peoria eng 2026-08-11T17:17:24-04:00 The West's wildfire season is already breaking records, and it's not over