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Describing it as “a wild, collaborative effort,” journalist Bill Knight recently recalled the publication of “Naked Came the Farmer” 25 years ago.

This week’s episode of Out and About is a follow-up to part 1 of WCBU's local theatre coverage that focused on theatre's past. This episode focuses on the future of live local theatre in Greater Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, February 27th, 2023. First, the latest on a funding gap at the Civic Center, as the City of Peoria considers a $20 million investment. Plus, hear how Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright fell in love with art in an excerpt from the Mothers' War on Violence podcast.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, February 24th, 2023. First, the latest as Aaron Rossi, former CEO of Reditus Labs, returns to court. Plus, get a peek at Peoria's premiere pop culture festival.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 23rd. First, hear from Eric Sorenson, Central Illinois' newest Congress member, about the race to pass a new farm bill. Also, the Illinois Arts Council Agency is traveling the state, listening to communities. Hear some of their discoveries from the Peoria/Galesburg area art scene.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, March 16th, 2023. First, the latest on a senior housing project near Peoria's south side. Hear about the community's concerns for the project as it moves forward. Then, a high school teacher is highlighting Western Illinois history, find out what's happening in "Forgottonia".

In today's episode, multiple sclerosis activist Brian Gorsich shares more about the disease and his personal journey living with it. And hear the priorities of the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Plus, get a closer look at two proposed affordable housing developments in South Peoria and why some say one of them is wrong for the neighborhood.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. First, hear from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's visit to Central Illinois to push for education funding. Then, it's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, hear more from a Peorian living with the disease.

In today's episode, you'll hear about an up and coming robotics company that's building it's world headquarters just outside the city of Peoria. And find out why inclusion is an important facet of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Plus, Peoria at-large City Council candidate Clara Underwood-Forman joins WCBU for an interview ahead of next Tuesday's elections.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 29th. First, the April 4 consolidated election is just around the corner, hear about early voting turnouts in Peoria and Tazewell County. Then, it's National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, hear from a Central Illinois organization advocating for those with developmental disabilities in conversations about equity.