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In today's episode, you'll hear from East Peoria mayor John Kahl about updates and new developments under works in the city. And catch an interview with a pair of filmmakers who recently created a documentary on Peoria's downtown GAR Hall. Plus, a conversation with Bernice Gordon-Young as part of our continuing recap with the Peoria City Council candidates.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the timeline for the Harrison School demolition on Peoria's South Side and what comes next for the site. And a new documentary by filmmaker Dennis Medley profiles several of Peoria's war veterans. Plus, hear an in-depth conversation with Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria on ShotSpotter technology.

On today’s special episode, you’ll hear UnityPoint Health infectious disease physician Dr. Praveen Sudhindra talk to WCBU’s Tim Shelley about recent influenza trends in the Peoria area. And WCBU reporter Joe Deacon talks with 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos about her years of service and what it means for her get Peoria the money to tear down the abandoned Harrison School on Peoria’s Southside. Plus, passenger rail station conceptual planners Anthony Corso and Mark Vrba talk about the three downtown Peoria riverfront sites under consideration for a Peoria passenger rail station proposal.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the implementation of the Cure Violence plan on Peoria's East Bluff could play out. And Peoria attorney Yolanda Riley shares her experiences growing up in Peoria's foster care system in a excerpt from the Mother's War on Violence podcast. Plus, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali shares more about the proposed Medina Plains Business Park.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the CEO of the Cure Violence Global program about how the program would work here in Peoria. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali sits down with WCBU's Joe Deacon to talk about Peoria's recent spike in violent crime. Plus, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter takes us on a tour of the historical High Street in Peoria.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Peoria native's journey to becoming the chief financial officer at AutoZone. Plus, the Penguin Project Peoria returns to the stage. And Peoria's South Side Mission doubles down on its investments in the city's 61605 ZIP code.

The Warehouse District in downtown Peoria will soon have a new tenant. The owners of Running Central announced they are re-locating from Peoria Heights…

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

According to the 2020 Census the Hispanic community comprises 6.3% of Peoria's population.

In today's episode, you'll hear a lawyers take on whether or not poverty is criminalized in Peoria and what that could look like in action. And as protests in Iran continue, an Iranian artist living in Peoria shares her perspective on what's happening in her country. Plus, The Second Chance Nightclub that was the heart of Peoria's rock scene in the 1970s and 80s is coming back for a celebration of Peoria's vintage music scene.