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In today's episode, you'll hear more about a new program at Goodwill Peoria aimed at helping Peoria youth with their mental health struggles. And a study coordinated by area realtors presents a vision for revitalization of two former school property sites on Peoria's South Side. Plus, Mother's War on Violence host Yolanda Wallace speaks with Peoria County Clerk Rachael Parker about unsolved murders in the city of Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. First, a project years in the making is set to bring more than 70 new signs to Downtown Peoria by early 2024. Then, populist parties are experiencing a quick ascendance in European countries, WCBU's Tim Shelley speaks with an expert visiting Bradley University to learn more about the phenomenon.

In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Peoria city manager Patrick Urich about what's currently happening within city government...including debate over the proposed carbon capture pipeline. And a visitor to the Bradley University campus talks about the ascent of populism in Europe and what it means. Plus, the Peoria City/County Health Department's Katy Endress explains what the Cure Violence program is...and what it isn't.

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jerry Kolb and artist Preston Jackson about the Peoria Heights Earth Day Garden Celebration, taking place this Saturday, April 22 at the Peoria Heights Public Library.

In today's special episode, you'll get a deep dive into the affordable housing crisis for extremely low-income Illinoisans. Through conversations with Christine Kahl of Phoenix Community Development Services and Bob Palmer of Housing Action Illinois, you'll learn about the current need in the Greater Peoria area and potential solutions to the problem.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a unique solution to an animal overpopulation problem coming to Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Then, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is coming to Kenny's Westside Pub in Peoria, hear about Reverend Peyton's blues guitar style and biographical songwriting. Plus, Crew 309 offers a unique take on support groups for Greater Peoria area breast cancer survivors.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria about the police department's role in stopping the violence,.

In today's episode, you'll hear what to expect from OSF's new Breakthrough Treatment Center. And, you'll hear how a Morton park has been become a major destination for disc golfers. Plus, Steve Tarter takes a look back at the earliest days of television with local author Alan Morton.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, April 25th, 2023. First, a court-appointed receiver seeks permission to sue former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi for over $100 million in allegedly misappropriated funds. Then, a look inside the upcoming OSF Health Care Institute and the cutting-edge Breakthrough Treatment Center.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the growing number of cannabis education courses around the state. And learn more about a new talent attraction and branding initiative that hopes to draw more professionals to Greater Peoria. Plus, the co-chairs of the Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice discuss their new report on racial disparities in the community.