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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.

This week, Nathan Irwin talks with Susan Hazzard. She’s directing “Steel Magnolias” at Peoria Players Theatre. The play centers on six women, the changes…

Students can get stocked up with school supplies at the annual Back to School Celebration this Saturday.

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.

In this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace talks to Peoria City/County Health Department epidemiologist Katy Endress about the Cure Violence program being implemented on Peoria's East Bluff.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the network of advocacy and legal aid agencies working to help Illinoisans secure expungement of cannabis-related criminal records. And learn how climate change is affecting the production of syrup in Central Illinois. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Todd Kelly and Jim Kidder about the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra.

Israel wants to buy more products from the United States and fewer products from Europe. That’s the message from members of the Israeli Chamber of…

Running a small business is hard. Those challenges are compounded for Black small business owners. WCBU Student Reporter Jordan Mead explores how local…

The Peoria Park District is hosting its annual graduation ceremony for 11 adult learners.The students recently completed the Peoria Park District…