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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.

The Peoria City Council will vote on property and motor fuel tax hikes Thursday night, among other increases. It's part of a plan to put more than $5…

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.

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

Peoria Public Schools students have an opportunity this week to practice civic participation.

On today's episode, you'll hear political analysis of the 2022 Illinois Primaries. Republican Darren Bailey is set to face off against Governor JB Pritzker in November. WBEZ Chicago politics reporter Dave McKinney breaks down last night’s results with Mary Dixon. Plus, a conversation with Robin Johnson, political science professor at Monmouth College, about the importance of Illinois' 17th congressional district seat, and its relation to Peoria. You'll also hear the latest on Tremont-based Precision Planting plans to construct a new half-million square foot operations center in Morton.

Peoria's new state-run COVID-19 testing site opens this Saturday. One perk - less intimitating nasal swabs.Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director…

The Peoria County board passed three resolutions last night that allow a local agriculture company to operate a business in Trivoli Township. Akron…

City council members hope the redevelopment plan will lead to fuller, expanded operations at the Pere Marquette building at 501 Main St.