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On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the world premiere of Sweeney Todd, being presented by the Central Illinois Ballet Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 at the Scottish Rite Theatre. Jessie is a professional ballet dancer with Central Illinois Ballet, and also serves as the choreographer and director for this haunting production. To reserve your tickets visit: Scottish Rite Theatre.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 1. Our top story is about the COVID-19 vaccination dose for 5 to 11-year-olds. You’ll also hear from Charles Bell, an Illinois State University professor. Sarah Nardi interviewed Bell about his recent book, “Suspended: Punishment, Violence, and the Failure of School Safety.”

On today's episode, you'll hear about the Peoria Guild of Black Artists throwing a Block Party at the East Bluff Community Center this weekend. Plus, an interview with East Peoria Community High School Superintendent Marjorie Greuter about Native American iconography. And a new episode of Out & About.

Carol Merna is the CEO of the Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria. Merna tells Joe Deacon why it's important to shed light on domestic violence as a way to aid victims and work toward reducing the abuse.

On today's episode, you'll hear from U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about redistricting and Adam Kinzinger's exit. Plus, a few months into the second year of his tenure, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce president Joshua Gunn admits it's been an eventful time, as COVID-19 impacts the region. And University of Illinois professor Michael LeRoy, an expert on labor and employment relations, talks to WCBU correspondent Brady Johnson on the nation’s largest strike activity in thirty years.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, November 2. Our top story features Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) sharing her insights on the latest with President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. You’ll also hear from Michael LeRoy, a University of Illinois professor and expert on labor issues. WCBU correspondent Brady Johnson talks with LeRoy about ongoing boycotts and union activity.

In today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with ESPN journalist Lauren Sisler on how she made a name for herself in a male-dominated field. And a high school history class looks at the legacy of Forgottonia...and its future. Plus, find out why the legal problems of former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi are calling the funding of Illinois State University's new athletics center into question.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, April 6th, 2024. First, an update on recovery efforts after Tuesday night's storms and tornadoes in Fulton County. Then, hear from a Bradley University professor and social work expert about her speech at the United Nations

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, April 7th, 2023. First, the 33rd Annual Science Treasure Hunt kicks off this weekend, learn more about the opportunity for families to experience science across Greater Peoria. Then, it's Out and About with Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright, hear about Arthaus Peoria, a new art and studio tour coming up later this month.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, April 3rd, 2023. First, the FDA approved Narcan Nasal Spray for over the counter sales, we'll hear from a local harm reduction agency on what that means. Then, there are dozens of Crisis Pregnancy Centers across Illinois that offer ultrasounds, counseling and STI treatments. But, it's the reproductive care they don't offer, or discourage, that's raising the eyebrows of some state lawmakers.