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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.

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…

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.

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.

On this episode of Out and About seasoned Broadway performer Bart Shatto and Cindy Dermody join host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Peoria Notre Dame Alums have Talent”. Bart has starred in numerous roles on Broadway including the lead role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables." He will be joined by other alums who have excelled in the performing arts including Cheri Beever (BHS '74), Mike Reams (AOL/SI '84), Alex Palkovic (PND '07), Rusty Brost (PND '13), Annie Carroll (PND '15), Laurel Cramer (PND '16), Will Church (PND '22), and Carissa Phan (PND '22)."PND Alums have Talent" will be held ONE NIGHT ONLY on September 3 at 7:00 pm in the Livingston Auditorium. Get your tickets now for the performance at pndhs.ejoinme.org/pndtalenttickets