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  • On Deck - Monday, March 14, 2022
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 14. Our top story is about Peoria's Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute. You'll also hear about the recent sale of the former Heddington Oaks senior home in West Peoria to UnityPoint Health. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews UnityPoint Health Central Illinois CEO Dr. Keith Knepp about the hospital's plan to turn the facility into a youth and adult behavioral health center. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.
  • On Deck - Wednesday, September 15, 2021
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Our top story is about how as the Peoria Chiefs finish off this season with a "fan appreciation week," general manager Jason Mott is optimistic this year's lagging attendance won't extend into 2022. You’ll also hear about how a locally famous West Peoria steakhouse is becoming a cannabis consumption lounge. Tim Shelley speaks with High Harbor Cannabis Lounge and Event Center owner Ron DiGiacomo about the new business.
  • A GFL Environmental truck is shown lifting a disposal cart.
    Peoria council approves new waste, recycling contract with GFL
    The City of Peoria has a new hauling contract for solid waste and recycling service as it looks to keep disposal costs affordable for the next 30 years.
  • On Deck - Tuesday, August 23, 2022
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, August 23rd. You'll hear how PeoriaCorps is searching for its newest cohort to implement green infrastructure throughout the city. Plus, the Western Illinois Dreamers is bringing a Welcoming Center to Peoria to serve the needs of immigrants and non-native English speakers.
  • Peoria School Board Hears Additional Details On Hybrid Reopening Plan
    The Peoria Public Schools board spent more than two hours Wednesday night discussing refinements to its fall Return to School plan.Superintendent Dr.…
  • More Than 1K On Peoria County COVID Vaccine Waitlist
    The Peoria City/County Health Department is now using a "1st dose saver" request form to be put on a COVID-19 vaccination wait list."That way, if we have…
  • 'Big Fish' prepares to make a big splash at Peoria Players Theatre
    On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Peoria Players Theatre’s upcoming production of Big Fish with director Chip Joyce.
  • This portion of Centennial Drive in East Peoria is up for a potential $5.1 million project, funded by federal grant money and a 30 percent match from the city.
    East Peoria eyeing federal funds for major Centennial Drive repairs
    East Peoria Commissioner Dan Decker says Centennial Drive from Illinois 116 to just east of Highview Road is on tap for a $5.1 million dollar project.
  • Yellow police tape stretches across a blurry crime scene. It says "Police Line Do Not Cross." The text "WCBU Police and Fire" lays on top of that photo.
    Woman pronounced brain dead, suspect arrested after Sunday shooting in Peoria
    Peoria police say two women suffered life threatening injuries in the shooting. Zaneta Winters, 35, of Peoria, was one of the victims.
  • Chickens stand in a holding pen at Ettamarie Peterson's farm in Petaluma, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.
    Peoria balks at idea of letting residents keep backyard chickens
    A push to give Peoria residents permission to raise chickens at home is no longer a consideration, amid concerns over projected expenses and staffing burdens.
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