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In today's episode, you'll hear about the timeline for the Harrison School demolition on Peoria's South Side and what comes next for the site. And a new documentary by filmmaker Dennis Medley profiles several of Peoria's war veterans. Plus, hear an in-depth conversation with Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria on ShotSpotter technology.

Downtown Peoria is poised to get an additional 320 hotel rooms with the revitalization of The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya…

On today’s special episode, you’ll hear UnityPoint Health infectious disease physician Dr. Praveen Sudhindra talk to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about recent influenza trends in the Peoria area. And WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos about her years of service and what it means for her get Peoria the money to tear down the abandoned Harrison School on Peoria’s Southside. Plus, passenger rail station conceptual planners Anthony Corso and Mark Vrba talk about the three downtown Peoria riverfront sites under consideration for a Peoria passenger rail station proposal.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the implementation of the Cure Violence plan on Peoria's East Bluff could play out. And Peoria attorney Yolanda Riley shares her experiences growing up in Peoria's foster care system in a excerpt from the Mother's War on Violence podcast. Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali shares more about the proposed Medina Plains Business Park.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the CEO of the Cure Violence Global program about how the program would work here in Peoria. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali sits down with WCBU's Joe Deacon to talk about Peoria's recent spike in violent crime. Plus, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter takes us on a tour of the historical High Street in Peoria.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Peoria native's journey to becoming the chief financial officer at AutoZone. Plus, the Penguin Project Peoria returns to the stage. And Peoria's South Side Mission doubles down on its investments in the city's 61605 ZIP code.

Five local governments participated in an informational meeting with the Peoria District 150 School Board last night. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce…

Peoria’s largest hospitals have earned distinction in an annual health care review. U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospital analysis says OSF Saint…

The Peoria City Council unanimously approved expanding the boundaries of the Peoria Urban Enterprise Zone to encompass Northwoods Mall.Councilman Jim…

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Bill Conger and physician and pianist Dr. Tony Karam about the special upcoming concert and exhibition "From Peoria to Lebanon". One year ago, a massive warehouse explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, killing hundreds of people and displacing 300,000. Among the most prominent local populations of central Illinois are thousands of Americans whose family members immigrated from Lebanon. On this anniversary, the Peoria Riverfront Museum presents an unprecedented contemporary art exhibition featuring donated art from artists of Lebanon and a piano concert in partnership with the Scottish Rite Theatre. The concert features Dr. Tony Karam, renowned Lebanese physician and classical pianist. The concert will take place on December 19 at 2:30 PM at the Scottish Rite Theatre. For tickets and more information visit From Peoria to Lebanon Concert