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On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the many activities you can enjoy indoors at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria during the coldest months of the year.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 19. Our top story is about Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi’s first public statement following his federal tax fraud indictment. You’ll also hear about how an Irish music ensemble is coming to Peoria. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Celtic Woman singer Muirgen O’Mahoney ahead of the group’s performance tonight at the Peoria Civic Center. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 26, 2021. Our top story is about how the "Sonar Tide" sculpture outside the Peoria Civic Center is getting a big makeover. WCBU’s Tim Shelley tells us about the $45,000 restoration effort. You’ll also hear how a pair of Peoria non-profit agencies will soon join forces to bring equity-based programs to people in the East Bluff.

You’ve likely seen the videos, someone gets a bucket of ice-water poured over their head and then challenges a friend or family member to do the same.…

Here are 4 things to do for the weekend of Dec. 22 through Dec. 31, 2023, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and to celebrate, the dispatchers manning the phones 24 hours a day at the Peoria Emergency Communications Center opened its doors to spotlight the technology and people making fast emergency response possible.

Peoria County is looking to consolidate eight separate health services between the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center under one provider. Peoria Public…

Peoria's Fourth District will soon have a new city council representative, with three candidates on the ballot for the upcoming primary election.Andre…

On today’s episode, WCBU's Maggie Strahan interviews Republican 93rd district candidate Travis Weaver about his candidacy. And you’ll hear about a new state bill that would incentivize electric motorcycle purchases. State legislative coordinator for the motorcycle advocacy group ABATE of Illinois Josh Witkowski talks electric motorcycles with WCBU’s Tim Shelley. Plus, WCBU reporter Hannah Alani gets an update from Pastor Irene Lewis-Wimbley, the director of the Southside Community Center - an organization that strives to improve the lives of Peorians living on the city's South Side.

Leaders from Peoria School District 150, Illinois Central College, the City and business groups gathered at City Hall Thursday to extend an agreement that…