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In today's episode, you'll hear about the timeline for the Harrison School demolition on Peoria's South Side and what comes next for the site. And a new documentary by filmmaker Dennis Medley profiles several of Peoria's war veterans. Plus, hear an in-depth conversation with Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria on ShotSpotter technology.

In this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Peoria father Johnny Jorden about how dads can take active roles in their children's lives.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the potential impact armadillos could have on Central Illinois agriculture. And an expert visiting Peoria weighs in on the U.S. Treasury Secretary's recent remarks on China. Plus, in part two of Postmark Peoria, a local author explains how early TV sci-fi laid the groundwork for later shows like Star Trek.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, April 27th, 2023. First, hear from Bradley students with concerns about the campus response to a Tuesday night bomb threat. Then, home sales are down from this time last year in Greater Peoria, WCBU's Joe Deacon learns more from the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with George Stelluto, Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and vocalist Debbie Wileman about the final concert of the PSO’s 125th season on Saturday, April 29 at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. First, members of Peoria's city council in the 1970's remember former mayor Richard Carver. Then, low-income Americans are finding their benefits gone at the grocery store, learn about the skimming spree targeting SNAP benefits.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. First, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois reopens a service helping the community find a career in Pekin. Then, Peoria Riverfront Museum's CEO and President John Morriss talks about bouncing back from the pandemic with some exhibits brand new to the area.

On this episode of Broad Expressions, host Becky Doubleday interviews outgoing at-large Peoria City Council member Beth Jensen.

In today's episode, the skimming spree stealing hundreds and thousands from low-income Americans receiving federal benefits. Then, former Peoria City Council member Beth Jensen talks about her priorities after spending nearly a decade around the horseshoe. Plus, part two of Steve Tarter's conversation with the Macomb travel and conventions director looking to spur tourism through the area's rich history.

In today's episode, the Stark Council for Continuous Improvement talks about the challenges of attracting more people to the rural county north of Peoria. Then, the Morton Economic Development Council shares the results of their efforts to foster a growing agricultural technology industry. Plus, Peoria Riverfront Museum CEO and President John Morris sits down with WCBU's Jody Holtz for a wide-ranging conversation on new exhibits, the giant screen theater and leading the museum through the pandemic.