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  • The image features a photo of this episode’s guest, social realist painter Robert Ketchens. The image has the quote “THE POWER OF SOCIAL REALISM”, with a graphic icon to promote the artist’s work. As always, the graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be heard.
    Robert Ketchens feature exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with social realist painter Robert Ketchens about his current exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. On view through June 20 in Gallery 3R, Ketchens’ work uses bold color and symbolism to explore the complexities of the African diaspora and themes of dignity, memory, and humanity. The exhibition will culminate in the CAC’s Juneteenth Celebration, where Ketchens will speak about his work, with a combined art reception on May 16.
  • Authorities: Fire At Peoria Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Center Was Intentionally Set
    Peoria authorities now say the Women's Health Center in north Peoria was intentionally set ablaze on Monday morning.
  • Peoria's State of the City Resolved After CAT News
    Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis delivered the annual State of the City Speech Wednesday, a day after Caterpillar announced it will take its headquarters and top…
  • On Deck - Friday, April 15, 2022
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 15. Our top story is about the three locations proposed for the site of Peoria’s new passenger train station ... if the rail project is successful. You’ll also hear about the uncertain future of the Peoria Rivermen hocket team. WCBU's Joe Deacon speaks with team owner Bart Rogers and the Peoria Civic Center’s Rik Edgar about challenges facing the team’s long-term relationship with its current landlord. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.
  • 'Living Laboratory' to revive Peoria’s test market roots
    A recent agreement approved by the Peoria City Council may be the first of its kind in Illinois — putting Peoria on the map as a so-called “smart city.”
  • House of Hope, 514 S. Shelley St., is a nonprofit serving South Peoria.
    Peoria part of statewide network of 'community healing' resource centers
    A new statewide network of 13 “community healing" resource centers includes a location operating out of House of Hope in Peoria.
  • Peoria City Council on WCBU
  • The CityLink Transit Depot in Downtown Peoria.
    Peoria partnership opens childcare center at CityLink bus depot
    A partnership of Peoria area organizations is bringing a new childcare option to downtown’s bustling transit depot.
  • Local Cooling Center Information
    The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Heat Warning for our region until Saturday, 7/22 at 8 P.M. With the onset of hot summer temperatures…
  • Peoria celebrates year as All-America City
    The City of Peoria culminated its year-long All America City celebration with a party at the Riverfront Museum.This is the fourth time the city’s won the…
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