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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023. First, upcoming incentive programs aim to make carbon emission reductions more affordable for the average American family. Then, disc golf courses in Morton attract international attention.

In today's episode, A Morton violinist who is playing in the orchestra pit of the touring Broadway musical "Anastasia" explains how Central Illinois shaped his professional music career. And get a look at a farm-to-table community supported agriculture project in Knox County. Plus, WCBU's Tim Shelley asks Bradley University's president about the plans for the Avanti's site and why community input is wanted.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. First, the Peoria Park District unveils an upgrade to Trewyn Park, hear more about the project hoping to bring the community together outdoors this summer. Then, the Peoria Public Library partners with libraries across the area for the first ever "Central Illinois Reads." Hear why they're advocating for banned and challenged books.

On this week’s Out and About, Chelsea Carmona and artist Rick “Dienzo” Blanco joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about ArtHaus Peoria, an exciting new event featuring studio and historic home tours with four world renowned artists taking place April 21-23.

In today's episode, Bradley University associate professor Patricia Saleeby talks about her visit to the United Nations to promote a new framework for talking about disability in the medical community. Then, Bradley University's theater department takes a stab at one of the longest running murder mysteries, learn about their production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. Plus, reporter Joe Deacon sits down for his monthly conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, hear the mayor's thoughts on affordable housing availability, the recent report from the joint commission on racial justice and equity and more.

In today's episode, you'll get a glimpse inside Peoria's inaugural Fashion Week. And a Middle Eastern affairs expert who recently visited Bradley University explains why China got involved in patching up a Middle Eastern diplomatic détente. Plus, on Out and About, Chelsie Carmona and artist Rick “Dienzo” Blanco joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about ArtHaus Peoria.