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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.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, June 2nd, 2023. First, the U.S. House passes a compromise bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default without the support of an Illinois Republican. Then, Peoria's Department of Public Works has big plans for one of the city's busiest intersections.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. First, young women work side by side with prominent female Illinois lawmakers in the "Girls Who Lead" program. Then, Pekin's new mayor Mary Burress discusses her first three weeks in office, bridging divides in the city council and next steps for the future.

In today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with new Pekin Mayor Mary Burress about the current turmoil surrounding city hall and her efforts to guide councilmembers and the public on a path forward. And hear about a Peoria man who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1992 after a false witness testimony. Plus, learn how a listening tour will inform how $65 billion in funding will be spent on broadband and digital equity projects across the country.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. First, the Peoria Ag Lab makes a breakthrough on cat litter, how soybean hulls may be the key to less dust and odor. Then, it's "road construction" season in Illinois, hear from a Peoria County Highway Department engineer on the projects to look out for.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace and hip-hop artist Warith Muhammad preview this weekend's upcoming MWOV event Purpose Through Pain.

In today's episode, Peoria County Highway Department Engineer Amy McLaren provides an update on some of her department's projects, including safety improvements. And you'll hear a recap on what happened in Springfield after Illinois lawmakers passed a $50 billion annual budget. Plus, a new program from the Peoria County Regional Office of Education hopes to boost preschool and kindergarten readiness and create confident parents...all from the comfort of their own home.