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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.

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…

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

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.…

Peoria’s multi-year project to convert two major downtown streets back to two-way traffic is close to finishing its first construction season.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Kristine Ray - an OSF HealthCare pediatrician, who shares what you should - and shouldn't - do to overcome the baby formula shortage. And WCBU student reporter Jordan Mead learns more about this year's possible BUILD Peoria projects, in a conversation with BUILD Peoria board member Jaymee Barra. Plus, WCBU correspondent Hannah Alani tells you how a family tragedy led to the creation of Peoria's JOLT Harm Reduction Services.

A preview of the upcoming launch of WCBU's new daily newsmagazine show All Things Peoria.

Bradley University President James Shadid says bold leadership will help the university and the Peoria community move forward as they face what he sees as “parallel challenges.”