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On today’s episode, you’ll hear how former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces 22 federal corruption charges... and it's sending shockwaves through state politics. And WCBU's Joe Deacon checks in with the Bradley Braves men's basketball team ahead of tomorrow's big game. Plus, in a conversation with WCBU’s Tim Shelley, Chester Weger's attorney Andy Hale explains how he is trying to clear his client's name in connection with the 1960 murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park.

On today’s episode, Soulside Healing Arts founder and executive director Hannah Ramlo talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about breaking down barriers in the community to make yoga more accessible for all. And on this week's episode of WCBU's food and farming series Food Trek, Tory Dahlhoff tells you about the challenges farmers face when they go organic. Plus, a contributor to the Community Word newspaper warns that Central Illinois summers are warming - and action is needed now.

On today’s episode, Nona Buster, treasurer of the Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin, talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about the ACT's new downtown Pekin location. And WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander goes to the 2022 Morton Economic Development Council Symposium... to speak with Morton EDC CEO Leigh Ann Brown about the "Mission Morton" plan. Plus, WCBU’s Steve Tarter learns about the history of Internet data privacy and what comes next, in a conversation with Bradley University interactive media professor Ed Lamoureux.

On today's episode, you'll hear reactions from Illinoisans on the historic decision made by the US Supreme Court to overturn the 19-73 Roe versus Wade decision protecting abortion access nationwide. Tim Shelley talks to Ed Yohnka with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois about the potential ramifications the decision could have on the state of Illinois. Plus, Sarah Nardi speaks with Meghan Leonard, a professor of political science at Illinois State University who studies the courts, to unpack the ruling.

In today's episode, Illinois Public Radio statehouse reporter Alex Degman breaks down last night's election results with WCBU's Tim Shelley. And 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood offers his take on the direction of the Republican party. Plus, some insight into why the SAFE-T Act has been so controversial and what potential revisions could be coming to the criminal justice reform law with State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth.

Peoria residents who identify as transgender will have more local options for health services, like hormone therapy.Planned Parenthood announced Wed. its…

The city of Peoria has two proposed sites for medical marijuana dispensaries and one location for a cultivation center. City Community Development…

The Annual Martin Luther King Freedom March followed the luncheon. The march started with sign making at Bradley University. The marchers headed from…

The 60-year-old man who died Thursday when his bicycle was struck by a truck on Knoxville Avenue has been identified.Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood…

This winter is the second snowiest on record for the Peoria-area. The National Weather Service says the area has received more than 47 inches so far.…