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In today's episode, you'll hear about a unique solution to an animal overpopulation problem coming to Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Then, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is coming to Kenny's Westside Pub in Peoria, hear about Reverend Peyton's blues guitar style and biographical songwriting. Plus, Crew 309 offers a unique take on support groups for Greater Peoria area breast cancer survivors.

The new Illinois Solar For All program is coming to Peoria County.The program targets low-income and environmental justice communities."People are able to…

In today's episode, you'll hear how the growing reputation of Peoria's Louisville Slugger complex is positively impacting the Greater Peoria economy. And US Senator Dick Durbin weighs in on the possibility of a federal government debt default. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce talks about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

On today's episode, you'll hear from author and journalist Wil Haygood, who is coming to the Peoria Public Library's Lincoln Branch this Sunday to discuss his latest book about Black cinema. Plus, a new episode of our history series Postmark Peoria, about Bradley University's first president. And a new installment of Out & About, featuring the Peoria Art Guild.

In today's best of episode of All Things Peoria, we'll revisit a fifth-generation family farmer who's using an ancient agricultural technique on her farm in Roanoke. And a Peoria entrepreneur shares how she started her store front now located in Northwoods Mall initially out of her dorm room. Plus, learn how sexually transmitted infections in Peoria are changing, and why.

In today's episode, you'll here about the unique relationship a Peoria woman has with the couple who tends to her fathers grave in the Netherlands. And you'll learn how Peoria craft brewers make their beer. Plus, on Out and About, Maestro George Stelluto joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Joy at the Cathedral”.

In today's episode, Former U-S Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst provides his take on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. And a new musical coming to Peoria Players Theatre in March focuses on amplifying the voices and showing the diversity within Greater Peoria's Hispanic community. Plus, a Peoria native led a project documenting the oral history of the Coronavirus in Illinois, and you'll hear about the findings.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Ken Zika, an angel investor who backs Peoria startups and aims to create jobs and improve the area. You'll also hear about "From Peoria to Lebanon," an exhibit of contemporary Lebanese artwork on exhibit now at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. And a UnityPoint Health expert helps you spot the signs of seasonal anxiety and depression.

On today’s episode, WCBU takes a look at the impact gun violence has on Peoria families. Peoria teen rapper Taurey Best and record label founder Ray DeCambra talk to host Daniel Musisi about Taurey’s first single “Danger”. It’s about coping with the trauma of witnessing a homicide in Peoria at age 5. And you’ll hear from Yolanda Wallace. She is the founder of the Jon Buckley Memorial Garden - a place for those who've experienced tragedies. Plus, Peoria Community Against Violence CEO Becky Rossman speaks with WCBU’s Hannah Alani about the impact Peoria gun violence has on families.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how the value of play can be severely underestimated. In part one of this 2-day series on the importance of play, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks to two registered play therapists in the Peoria area about what play therapy is, and how important play is for children and adults alike. And you’ll meet Kimberly Richardson, Peoria's new assistant city manager. She's a Chicago-area transplant who says she recognizes that Peoria’s its own city with different needs and different strengths than Chicago. Plus, Joe Deacon talks to Peoria Public Schools transportation director Josh Collins about how the district is changing its bus driver recruitment strategy.