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On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by event organizer Jerry Kolb to talk about Time Out.

On today’s episode, Hannah Alani explores Peoria’s significant role in the Underground Railroad with Corey Curtis of the Peoria Historical Society. And you’ll learn about Peoria businesswoman, inventor, and philanthropist Annie Malone during another installment of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria with correspondent Steve Tarter. Plus, during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks to event organizer Jerry Kolb about The Accidentals unique upcoming songwriters concert, “Time Out.”

On today’s episode, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association Andrew Larson explains what's top of mind for soybean farmers throughout Greater Peoria from the Russian war in Ukraine to this week's weather forecast. And you’ll hear Ethan Ham, professor of game design and department chair of Interactive Media at Bradley University talk about Bradley's growing game design program, with WCBU's Jody Holtz. Plus, Intersect Illinois CEO Dan Seals speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the new "Be in Illinois" marketing campaign aimed at corporate decision-makers.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 8. Our top story is about Illinois Secretary of State candidate and current Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s Thursday visit to Peoria. You’ll also hear about how an author visiting Peoria this weekend is taking a closer look at the racial context of American film history. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews “Colorization” author and NYT journalist Wil Haygood about what needs to change in Hollywood. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

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.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Wendy Thomasson and Ian Thatcher from the Peoria Ballet about their spring production of "Coppelia."This classic ballet is widely considered one of the greatest comic ballets ever staged. It follows the tale of a dancing doll created by the mysterious inventor Dr. Coppelius and is based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. New sets and costumes compliment the cast of 50 students performing alongside Ian Thatcher, who will play the role of Dr. Coppelius.Performances will take place on April 9 and 10 at Five Points Washington. For tickets and information visit Peoria Ballet.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 4. Our top story covers the East Bluff Community Center’s new English language learning program. You’ll also hear about how music therapy is being offered through local schools. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews Lindsay Rossmiller, a music therapist and Head of Creative Arts Therapies for High Road Schools of Illinois. 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 Tuesday, April 5. Our top story covers understaffing at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. You’ll also hear about an effort to boost business for underserved farmers and ranchers in Greater Peoria. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews two administrators from the Illinois Department of Agriculture about how the Local Food Purchasing Agreement acts as a conduit to connect food producers with potential clients, including some government contracts – from local schools to the Department of Corrections. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today’s episode, you’ll get a report from WCBU’s Hannah Alani from a memorial vigil in Pekin for three young boys who died recently. You’ll hear from some of the people who gathered to remember Navin Jones, Ryle Embree, and Damien LeGassick. And you’ll learn about the upcoming Central Illinois Natural Hair and Loc Conference. WCBU student reporter Olivia Streeter talks to the Peoria hair salon owner who started the new conference. Plus, in the second and final part of WCBU’s two-part series on self-sustaining local food systems, WCBU’s Tim Shelley speaks to Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello and IDOA bureau chief of marketing, promotions, and grants Jackie Sambursky about the Local Food Purchasing Agreement. You’ll learn what it is and how it works.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 6. Our top story covers updates in a lawsuit filed against Reditus Labs and its CEO Aaron Rossi. You’ll also hear about how the 2021 Princeton Review ranked Bradley University’s game design program in the top 10 … worldwide. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews game design professor and Interactive Media department chair Ethan Ham about the growing program … and why it’s so popular. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.