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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

The Peoria City Council is gathering more information before it votes on the option to relocate the LST 325 on the riverfront. Some consider the idea a…

On today’s episode, Ryan Cannon of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors talks about first quarter 2022 home sales with WCBU's Joe Deacon. And in another installment of Postmark Peoria, Bradley University’s Paul Gullifor talks to WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter about the changes he's seen in how we communicate over the course of his 34-year career. Plus, All Things Peoria revisits a conversation with the authors of Punks in Peoria. The book was recently named the Illinois State Historical Society's Book of the Year.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a collaboration between the Peoria County Regional Office of Education and the Peoria Park District that will bring activity back to a West Peoria community facility. Plus, Jody Holtz talks to the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum's Director and Education Coordinator about their annual Hopscotch fundraiser and adult maker programs. Also, Tim Shelley hosts a roundtable discussion with participants in the newest cohort of gBETA Distillery Labs' startup program.

In today's episode, you'll hear more about the renovation work happening at Peoria City Hall. And learn about the Peoria Park District's drone light show coming to the River City this summer. Plus, a Peoria-area mom explains why her young daughters launched a neurodiverse kid art shop.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the founder of Peoria Grown about why her team does so much listening as they try to address food insecurity in the city. Plus, a new episode of Out & About previews the Peoria Bach Festival. And a tour guide from the Peoria Historical Society shares some sites you need to visit.

In today's episode, you'll hear a debrief of the November Safety Network meeting with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali. And a support group designed for mothers of multiples in Peoria seeks to offer resources and community throughout the journey of parenting. Plus, the houses of Peoria are getting some special attention thanks to one Peorian's Facebook group dedicated to the city's architecture.

On today's episode, meet a Peoria hip-hop duo who's concerned about the influence of "drill music" on the city's youth. So they're counterbalancing that subgenre with their own message. Plus, an interview with Cynthia Smith about the impact of the Peoria Public Library's Lincoln Branch. And hear about Peoria's first augmented reality mural.

In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Dr. Elsburgh Clarke, who has taken photos of Peoria firefighters in action for the past twenty years. And learn about the transplant artists who call Peoria's Moss Avenue home and why they're inviting you to visit them. Plus, WCBU revisits an interview with Peoria at-large city councilman Kiran Velpula ahead of next week's election.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria County Board chairman James Dillon about Peoria County's hopes, timeline, and budget for a new health and human services facility building. And the new state superintendent shares his thoughts on how to help students recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, WCBU revisits an interview with Peoria City Councilman Zach Oyler ahead of the April 4th at-large election.