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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.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 23rd. You'll hear Senator Dick Durbin's plan to grow Illinois' rural healthcare workforce. Plus, a new program from the National Association of Realtors aims to diversify the real estate industry.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 25th, 2023. First, we explore the difference in enrollment between men and women at Bradley University and Illinois Central College. Experts will give some possible reasons why. Then, meet the new head coach of the Peoria City semi-professional soccer team, with the second season underway.

In today's episode, you'll hear about how to prioritize self care and the art of saying "no". And what a descendant wants you to know about a small Illinois town founded by formerly enslaved people. Plus, an Illinois Central College professor explains the role cover crops can play in preventing dust storms like those seen near Springfield earlier this month.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 26th, 2023. First, the latest as the park board considers paths forward for a replacement statue in Bradley Park. Then, a gas market expert weighs in on what to expect from your summer travel.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, May 22nd, 2023. First, Peoria Public Schools' high school graduates visit their past grade schools to celebrate their accomplishments. Then, there's been a lot of discussions about a proposed carbon pipeline passing through Peoria, city council member Denise Jackson is concerned about what the project would mean for the district she represents.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with actress Michelle Watson and choreographer Jennifer Morris about Corn Stock Theatre’s upcoming production of "Sister Act," taking place June 2-10.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Roosevelt Myles, a man wrongfully arrested for murder in Chicago in 1992. He was released from prison in 2022, and now calls Peoria home. Hear his story, and why he now says his mission is to save Peoria.

In today's episode, a fuel market analyst explains why a Memorial Day spike in gas prices might be less noticeable this year. And as the Supreme Court considers banning consideration of race in college admissions, it raises questions about legacy policies on U.S. campuses. Plus, Out and About gets all the details on Corn Stock Theatre's upcoming production of Sister Act.

In today's episode, hear about what's new for Peoria's semi-professional soccer franchise. And WCBU gives you the full scoop on a cat café coming soon to the River City. Plus, learn how Peoria ranks up compared to other cities on gun violence rates and why smaller cities across the country are seeing huge upswings in recent years.