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  • From Mud to Parks: The Ultimate in Recycling
    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is undertaking a project that could be called the ultimate in land recycling. Crews are dredging up mud that has clogged the bottom of the Illinois River near Peoria and shipping it up to Chicago, where it will become topsoil for a new park being built on the site of an old steel mill. NPR's David Schaper reports.
  • Fox 9/11/22
    Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Rick and Tracy Fox who invite you to see Dangerous Neighbors, a film about the fight to end pollution at the Edwards coal plant, Monday at 7PM at Art Inc in Peoria. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • A gavel rests on a judge's bench in a blurry courtroom. The text "WCBU Courts" sits on top of that photo.
    Prosecutors seek higher bond for Dunlap man charged in animal torture case
    A Dunlap man arrested last week for animal cruelty after a video showing a dog's beating circulated on social media now faces a felony charge.
  • Piefer/Runyon 11/10/22
    Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Mary Peifer and Jim Runyon who are celebrating their forty-third wedding anniversary. Jim and Mary love WCBU and encourage you to support Peoria Public Radio. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • Glynn 11/15/22
    Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Terry Glynn announcing a Book Sale at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Peoria on Saturday from 8-5 and Sunday from noon to 3. Videos, DVDs, CDs, tapes, magazines, and sheet music are also for sale. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • A police car's lights, which are on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" are laid on top of that photo.
    One critically injured in Friday night shots fired incident
    The Peoria Police Department says one person is critically injured after a shots fired incident Friday night.
  • Elwood 4/28/24
    Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Eric Elwood wishing his wife Jo a very happy birthday. Jo likes WCBU for enriching Peoria with fantastic music and current news. WCBU wishes Jo a happy birthday too! Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.
  • The exterior and signage of New Hope Apartments in downtown Peoria.
    Use of fire watch teams allows residents to remain at New Hope Apartments
    Following a series of intentionally set fires at the New Hope Apartments supportive housing shelter in downtown Peoria, residents are being allowed to stay in the building with around-the-clock fire watch teams on patrol.
  • Four generations the Vivian family celebrate the renaming of a Peoria school to honor the late Dr. C.T. Vivian.
    Family Of Late Dr. C.T. Vivian Attend School Renaming: 'It Feels Unbelievable'
    Renaming institutions can be controversial, but this change doesn’t take away from history, C.T. Vivian’s son, Albert Vivian, said at a ceremony on Friday.
  • Peoria Park District executive director Emily Cahill speaks to residents about a proposed public-private amphitheater project at Donovan Park.
    Residents Voice Objections To Proposed Donovan Park Pavilion
    A proposed 1,500-seat performing arts pavilion at Donovan Park prompted objections from most of the residents attending a Peoria Park District discussion session on Tuesday.
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