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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. First, hear from Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich about ongoing negotiations between the Peoria Public Library and unionized workers. Then, a strategy for closing the pandemic learning gap in Illinois is planned to continue into next year. Learn more about High Dosage Tutoring.

In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Peoria school board president Martha Ross about her priorities as she runs for re-election. And learn more about the growth of Illinois' cottage food industry. Plus, WCBU revisits a conversation with Peoria councilman John Kelly ahead of the April 4th election.

In this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace talks with Kari Jones. She's the executive director of the East Bluff Community Center, which offers a variety of services for the neighborhood.

On this week’s Out and About, artist Lisa Nelson Raabe joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about her exhibit “The Plot Thickens.”

In today's episode, you'll hear about Peoria's rich relationships with its sister cities across the globe. And on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright is joined by artist Lisa Nelson Raabe to talk about her current exhibit, 'The Plot Thickens'. Plus, an interview with Peoria city council candidate Benjamin Nicks Junior ahead of the April 4th election.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 24, 2023. First, hear from the Peoria Prowlers roller derby team, raising awareness of their sport as they prepare to get back in action this weekend. Then, it's Out and About with Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright, learn about the unique exhibition of collage art on display at the Peoria Public Library.

In this episode of WCBU's podcast Broad Expressions, host Becky Doubleday speaks with Center for Prevention of Abuse CEO, Carol Merna.

In today's episode, Peoria city manager Patrick Urich provides an update on issues happening around the Peoria City Council horseshoe. And, learn why the developers of a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline are speaking with landowners in Tazewell County...even though it's outside the current proposed route. Plus, WCBU revisits a conversation with Peoria city council candidate Lawrence Maushard ahead of the April 4th election.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, March 27th. First, the details on the developers planning a carbon dioxide pipeline passing through Central Illinois. Then, a conversation with new Peoria County Board Chairman James Dillon about priorities in the year ahead.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 21st. You'll hear about the affordable rental housing crisis in Illinois, plus a copi processing plant on the Illinois River is exploring the untapped possibilities for the fish formerly known as Asian carp.