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On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with William Butler from the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria about two exhibits currently on display at The Contemporary Art Center. "Home Sweet Home" by Iranian artist Shahrbanoo Hamzeh explores what occurs behind closed doors through melancholic and artful paintings and suggests that our bodies, domestic spaces and home countries function as three parallel homes on different levels. Her exhibit is on display in the Preston Jackson Gallery."Roger Bean & Chuck Flagg" showcases the collaborative work of these artists. From an early age, both Roger and Chuck took an interest in alternative photographic processes. Chuck was attracted to analog processes, like pinhole cameras. Roger worked most often with digital processes and print manipulation, like toning and dye transfers. Roger and Chuck met in 1969 as student and teacher respectively at IVC High School. Over the next 40 years, they developed a great friendship. This effort is their third collaborative exhibition and is on display in Gallery 3R.These exhibits are on display at the Contemporary Art Center now thru February 19. For more information visit Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert “John Williams Strikes Back.” The concert takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre and will feature iconic selections from John Williams’ expansive cannon of cinematic scores including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park, and more.For tickets and more information, visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, January 19. Our top story is about a local blood shortage and the urgent need for blood and platelets. You’ll also hear from local experts about at-home COVID-19 "rapid tests." WCBU's Jody Holtz reports on where you can buy them, how effective they are and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's show, the first story in our five-part series about COVID-19's impact on Greater Peoria -- especially healthcare workers. Plus, Trayvon Martin's mother speaks in Peoria on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. And an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, January 18. Our top story brings you a local expert's tips on how to protect your car throughout this season of winter weather. You’ll also hear from Dr. Ben Kemp, an ER physician and one of the directors of OSF Healthcare's emergency department. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Kemp about what COVID-19 looks like inside OSF, healthcare worker burnout and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, January 20. Our top story is about a the current COVID-19 surge in Greater Peoria, and what Gov. JB Pritzker had to say at the state level. You’ll also hear from Peoria City-County Health Department administrator Monica Hendrickson. As part of WCBU's five-part series on COVID-19 in the Tri-County, Joe Deacon interviews Hendrickson about how she's handling her role in the current surge - and what burnout is like among contact tracers and other healthcare workers. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, WCBU's weeklong COVID-19 series continues with a look at how two Peoria pharmacies are dealing with high demand and tight supplies for at-home tests. Plus, Tim Shelley talks to the head of Reditus Labs about keeping up with this current surge. And Hannah Alani breaks down the dispute involving the Peoria County Board and the County Auditor.

On today's episode, WCBU's weeklong series on COVID-19 shifts its focus to medical students in Peoria. Plus, an interview with a hospital leader from rural Tazewell County about navigating staffing challenges during the pandemic. And learn about new wheat research at the Peoria Ag Lab.

On today's episode, learn about the fascinating history of the Eureka Pumpkin Festival. Plus, a Morton doctor and Tazewell County Board member plans to run for the Illinois House. And a new episode of Out & About looks to the music of John Williams.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Carol Merna from Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse Carol Merna about Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Plus, Tim Shelley visits a farm in rural Roanoke that's putting goats to work. And a new episode of Out & About.