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This week, we're talking with Dick Marsho from the Central Illinois Jazz Society. They're co-sponsoring the River City Jazz Festival on the Peoria…

A District 150 high school is hoping to peak students’ interest in science with a partnership with the Peoria Ag Lab. Officials with the USDA National…

On today's episode, WCBU's Joe Deacon talks to Peoria's city manager about the challenges in finding a long-term fire chief. Plus, you'll meet a Jordanian foreign exchange student who is now studying in Peoria.

In today's episode, WCBU's Joe Deacon speaks with the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce's Joshua Gunn and Greater Peoria Economic Development Council's Chris Setti about the Greater Peoria 2030 initiative. And hear how the site of the first town legally founded by African-Americans in the U.S. is now a national park. Plus, one author explains why he believes the Midwest is the country's most underrated region.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a film celebrating Peoria's shoe-shine legend George Manias. And WCBU's Collin Schopp seeks out the Peoria area's hardcore World Cup watchers. You'll also hear from a 90-year-old graduating college this weekend. Plus, members of the Peoria Ballet join Jenn Gordon on Out and About to talk about this year's production of "The Nutcracker."

In today's episode, you'll hear about the iconic, new and improved USS East Peoria float making a reappearance in East Peoria's Festival of Lights after 3 years in the space dock. And Peoria Mayor Rita Ali talks passenger rail and policy on release of police body camera video in a fatal incident. Plus, Democratic Representative Cheri Bustos reflects on her decade-long career on Capitol Hill.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a daycare partnering with Peoria teen moms to provide them with childcare while the mom attends high school. And more on the organization Make Your Marq which equips students at Peoria Public Schools with the tools needed to make good choices. Plus, East Bluff community activist Jessie McGowan provides his thoughts on youth intervention and violence prevention in the city of Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the Peoria Fire Department's new Fire Station 4 at the corner of Western and Howett. And a Peoria native is planting in the River City to film his debut feature film on 16mm celluloid film. Plus on Out and About, Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

In today's episode, you'll hear about an Andy Warhol inspired fashion show reveal coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum that was lead by children. And author Steven Streight explains how Peoria was at the forefront of the bicycling industry back in the 1890s. And on this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.

In today's episode, you'll get a recap of what happened at the Big Table event in Peoria, and what local leaders hope to see when it comes to improving the region's quality of life. And the keynote speaker at the event gives his perspective on the city and some areas of improvement that he believes will push Peoria to the next level. Plus, you'll get more information on the plans to build a 100-bed psychiatric facility in Peoria.