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On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Madison Boedecker and Jarod Hazzard about Peoria Player’s upcoming production of the Tony nominated musical "The Wedding Singer,” directed by Robin Hunt.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 4th, 2023. First, the National Weather Service issues Illinois' first ever Blowing Dust Warning, as the dust storm causes a deadly pileup on I-55. Then, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali talks to WCBU's Joe Deacon about violent crime and a partnership planning to bring new homes to Peoria's South Side.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. First, learn why now might be the perfect time to find your new pet at Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Then, a look at plans for the new Health and Human Services campus, hear how Peoria County wants to make the facility better for employees and visitors.

In today's episode, WCBU student reporter Isabela Nieto heads to a speech competition to learn more about the value of the art of public speaking to Peoria students. And you'll get a breakdown of what's in the new Peoria Health and Human Services campus and why it's needed. Plus, Marc Supreme visits the studio to talk about his new literary mixtape that uses tangible hip hop concepts to help students make the right decisions for them regarding life after graduation.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 5th, 2023. First, the village of Bryant is still working on recovering after an April 4th tornado, hear from Bryant's mayor on the process. Then, four Peoria businesses team up to celebrate Hispanic heritage, learn more about a brand new Cinco de Mayo event.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the ongoing tornado recovery efforts in Fulton County and why it's difficult for small communities to access disaster relief dollars. And learn about the potential consequences of the ComEd corruption trial verdict. Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali dissects the latest data showing a decrease in gun violence in the city during her monthly conversation.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 8, 2023. You'll hear about how Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is expected to sign into law new legislation that would withhold state funding from public and school libraries implementing book bans. Plus, a conversation with Rebecca Crumrine, an educator with the University of Illinois Extension. She recently spoke with Mother's War on Violence host Yolanda Wallace about nutrition, and the benefits available to help.

In today's episode, you'll learn about a new program to increase diversity among realtors and how it could play in Peoria. And the Washington Historical Society has launched a unique fundraiser that offers a chance to own a piece of the city's history. Plus, on Postmark Peoria, hear more of Steve Tarter's recent conversation about famed 19th century orator Robert Green Ingersoll.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 24th. You'll hear about a new report from the Illinois Attorney General's Office that examines the underreporting of child sexual abuse cases by Catholic Dioceses across the state. Plus, learn how cover crops play a key role in sustainable agriculture practices on Central Illinois farms.

ATP episode description: In today's episode, Peoria City Councilmember Denise Jackson weighs in on the proposed carbon capture pipeline in South Peoria. And learn how the Pekin high school volleyball team is contributing to the fight against breast cancer in a record breaking way. Plus, hear about the friendship between Peoria's famous 19th century orator Robert Ingersoll and socialist Eugene V. Debs.