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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.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 11th. First, hear from the group working to attract more people to Stark County, a rural community north of Peoria. Then, Peoria Civic Center CEO and president Rik Edgar tells WCBU's Joe Deacon about the city-owned entertainment venue's "phenomenal" spring.

In today's episode, a chef previously employed at the now-shuttered Sankoty Lakes resorts shares his vision for the hospitality industry in Peoria. Then, an Illinois Valley Community College student paves the way for people with physical disabilities in agriculture. Plus, an Illinois Senator leaves prison and moves directly into a new line of work. Also, the general manager of the Peoria Civic Center gives an update on what he calls a "phenomenal" spring season.

On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about the Peoria Art Guild’s upcoming "Fives" fundraiser taking place Sunday, July 30 with Executive Director Shannon Cox and Director of Development Brittany Eson.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace introduces listeners to the Jon Buckley Memorial Garden, located behind the RiverPlex on Water Street. To learn more, go to https://peoriaparks.org/buckley-memorial/

In this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace discusses the importance of self-care.

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Luisa Gomes, Busey Bank's vice president of community banking development, about finances.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about River City Pride Weekend.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois digs into the 40th Anniversary celebrations taking place at Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and Kira Santiago, the owner, farmer, and designer at Kira’s Flowers about the upcoming exhibition "Flowers for Ukraine."