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On today’s episode, you’ll hear what’s known about Peoria’s passenger rail plans, in a conversation with WCBU’s Tim Shelley and Peoria’s Community Word columnist Bill Knight. And you’ll hear how an ambulance filled with medical supplies recently made the journey from the city of Peoria to Ukraine. Plus, WCBU's Joe Deacon sits down in studio with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali for their monthly update on issues in the city.

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

Those with business ideas, designers and developers are encouraged to come together to develop new ventures over a 54-hour period. Startup Peoria and…

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 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

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.

Episode description: In today's episode, you'll hear about an after-school program that is empowering at-risk Peoria youth through bicycles. And the 2021 mortality report released by the Peoria City/County Health Department shows health disparities across Peoria County. Plus, an interview with Peoria City Council candidate Benjamin Nicks Jr.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the state climatologist about Peoria's warm, largely snowless December. Hannah Alani speaks with Gabriel and Tony Haddad about their family's Peoria story and Peoria restaurant – and their hopes for the New Year. Plus, an interview with Jim Runyon, the interim executive director and a board member for The Autism Collective, based in Peoria.

On today’s episode you’ll hear about Peoria’s Better Earth Composting. Plus, on Postmark Peoria, you’ll learn how the Illinois River once fostered a thriving ice business. And during Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners speaks with Wendy Thomasson of the Peoria Ballet about their upcoming performance of the Nutcracker.

On today’s episode, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali joins WCBU’s Joe Deacon in the studio to talk about the prospect of bringing rail service back to Peoria. And director of the Peoria Humane Society, Kitty Yanko talks to WCBU’s Jody Holtz about the Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) animal shelter and the Peoria Humane Society. Plus, reporter Eric Stock has the first in a two-part series on the sudden rise of Reditus Laboratories in Pekin.