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On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace talks with Hedy Elliott-Gardner about the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 19th, 2023. First, Saint Margaret's Spring Valley hospital is in danger of closing as early as June. The latest on the embattled Illinois Valley hospital. Then, a conversation with Charles Brown, CEO of urban design consulting firm Equitable Cities.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the site investigator for the central Illinois RECOVER program about research into the causes and potential treatments for long COVID. And a chat with April Silver, the new West Peoria columnist for the Community Word. Plus, Sheriff Chris Watkins discusses the dire maintenance needs of the Peoria County Jail.

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Conductor David Commanday about the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s upcoming Beatles tribute concert “Classical Mystery Tour,” taking place Saturday, May 27 at Five Points Washington.

In today's episode, you'll find out how businesses are enticed to the Greater Peoria region through a conversation with Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Director for Business Attraction Lenora Fisher. And learn about a system to connect Peorians in need with resources. Plus, Agbara Bryson tells the story of his relative Annie Malone...one of America's first Black female millionaires.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 18th, 2023. First, the Peoria Area Association of Realtors hosts a third roundtable on the future of the former McKinley and Harrison school sites. Then, Director of Airports Gene Olson talks about pandemic recovery and ongoing projects at the Peoria International Airport.

In today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with Peoria city manager Patrick Urich about the city's upcoming strategic planning process. And learn why more students enrolling in AP courses could be having an impact beyond the academic. Plus, Peoria airport director Gene Olson gives an update on travel numbers and upcoming projects.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Equitable Cities CEO Charles Brown about how to make the River City easier to navigate for all modes of transportation. And learn about the latest start-up companies participating in gBETA's accelerator program through Distillery Labs. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Conductor David Commanday about the Heartland Festival Orchestra’s upcoming Beatles tribute concert “Classical Mystery Tour."

In today's episode, you'll hear about conversations surrounding a potential new statue coming to Laura Bradley Park. And a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Pekin could bring some changes to the city. Plus, a deep dive into the problems facing hospitals in Central Illinois.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. John Jost about the annual Peoria Bach Festival, taking place June 5-9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria.