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  • ATP episode description: In today's episode, Peoria City Councilmember Denise Jackson weighs in on the proposed carbon capture pipeline in South Peoria. And learn how the Pekin high school volleyball team is contributing to the fight against breast cancer in a record breaking way. Plus, hear about the friendship between Peoria's famous 19th century orator Robert Ingersoll and socialist Eugene V. Debs.
  • 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
  • On today’s episode, hear the latest installment of WCBU’s Food Trek. Host Tory Dahlhoff pops by Sous Chef in Peoria’s Warehouse District to talk about cooking with local ingredients. And you’ll hear Tim Shelley’s conversation with Dusty Treasure Hunters of Peoria co-founders, Robert and Kayla Moran. Plus, during the latest episode of WCBU’s history series Postmark Peoria, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter talks to author and former state lawmaker Jim Nowlan about some of rural Illinois' challenges.
  • On today’s episode, you’ll hear WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan speak with Pekin mayor Mark Luft, who is running for re-election in the new 93rd district for the House of Representatives. And in another installment of WCBU's history series Postmark Peoria, ardent gardener, lifelong Peoria resident, and author Janice Powers tells WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter about her recently published book "More Than Flowers, An Illustrated Garden Memoir." Plus, WCBU's Tim Shelley sits down with Peoria Community Development Director Joe Dulin to learn more about the demolition of the former McKinley and Harrison schools on Peoria’s south side.
  • In today's episode, you'll hear about the state of craft cannabis in Illinois. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali stops in for her monthly conversation. Plus, a Peoria transplant explains how she went from newcomer to business owner in just over a year.
  • In today's episode, you'll hear how the chaplain program at the Peoria Police Department is going as they celebrate two years since the programs creation. Plus, an in-depth look at the fight against eating disorders right here in Peoria.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear encore interviews with Republican Esther Joy King and Democrat Eric Sorensen, the two candidates running for Peoria's 17th Congressional District. Also, helping those experiencing homelessness in Peoria, as the temperature begins to dip.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear from a Republican candidate for Peoria County sheriff. Plus, an interview with a candidate for State Treasurer who is running with a slate of other business-minded Republicans. And you'll hear from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear what Thanksgiving means to Peoria Jo Lakota. Plus, a UnityPoint Health expert shares some advice on facing conversational landmines at Thanksgiving. And learn what it's like to be a team doctor for the Peoria Rivermen.
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