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In today's best of episode, you'll hear what it's like to be a woman in law enforcement in the city of Peoria. And a banking institution is hoping to use a new space to boost economic opportunity on Peoria's south side. Plus, a look into plans to restore and reopen the historic Madison Theatre.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois' first electric vehicle coordinator about how the state plans to meet its goal to have a million EVs on the road by 2030. And the executive director of the Chicago-based High Speed Rail Alliance gives his take on Peoria's passenger rail proposal. Plus, a check in on Peoria's tourism rebound post COVID-19.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 27, 2022. You'll hear about how the Peoria City/County Health Department will fund a $25,000 gun violence study. Plus, an interview about rising farmland values in central Illinois. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat about what parents and students should know about the district's new modified academic calendar. And hear how a common weed has been turned into a cash crop. Plus, this week's episode of Out and About features a collaborative concert between The Accidentals and Kaboom Collective that's coming to the Scottish Rite Theatre on August 4th.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jerry Kolb joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the concert celebrating the release of The Accidentals and the Kaboom Collective’s album, Reimagined.

On today's special episode hosted by WCBU's Tim Shelley, you'll hear about the history surrounding Moffat cemetary on Peoria's South side, which was razed in the 1950s. The rediscovery story of Moffat began with Bob Hoffer's genealogoical quest to find out where his wife's great-grandfather was buried. Plus, the story of Nance Legins-Costley, a woman who became first Black person freed from slavery through the efforts of Abraham Lincoln. You'll also hear about how Moffat is the final resting for more than 50 Civil War veterans - including one at the first Juneteenth.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Connie Tomczyk joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Summer History Tours offered through the Peoria Historical Society. Walking and bus tours are available and cover a wide variety of themes including: “Roll Out the Barrel,” “Naughty to Nice,” “Notable Women,” “Historic Springdale,” “World’s Most Beautiful Drive,” and more. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Peoria Historical Society's website.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 1, 2022. You'll hear reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling that will limit the EPA's ability to regular greenhouse-gas emissions. Plus, political analysis of the 91st House District, which includes parts of Greater Peoria. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

In today's best of episode, we'll revisit rural Roanoke to learn more about Goats on the Go Peoria. Plus, you'll hear about one local author's novella entitled "Bacon Grief" that examines both faith and sexuality in a lighthearted way. And hear about a now-graduated Dunlap High School senior who spent a year and a half studying racial disparities in her own school.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 5, 2022. You'll hear about what's next after the Peoria City Council's rejection of a $25,000 gun violence assessment. Plus, Peoria's city engineer tackles some FAQs on CSOs (Combined Sewer Overflows). On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.