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  • Plenty of sunlight cascaded over an open field just west of Pottstown on Thursday morning, perhaps a bright sign for Ameren Illinois as the utility company begins construction on a renewable energy facility for Greater Peoria.
  • 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…
  • Peoria County has hired a new technology director after nearly two years without filling the post. County Administrator Lori Curtis Luther says Mark…
  • 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.
  • In today's episode, you'll get an update on the past year in Peoria real estate. And you'll hear about the connection between the creator of Zorro and the Peoria County community. Plus, learn how a walk audit is helping Peoria-area leaders understand the pedestrian experience.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear about Youth Music Illinois, which has been striving to mentor and train Peoria’s youth throughout their musical mission since 1965. Plus, a new episode of Food Trek. And a conversation with Lenora Fisher from the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.
  • On today's show, the first story in our five-part series about COVID-19's impact on Greater Peoria -- especially healthcare workers. Plus, Trayvon Martin's mother speaks in Peoria on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. And an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear about CityLink's study of microtransit and what it could mean for riders. Plus, a look at the unique mental health issues faced by Peoria firefighters. And Joe Deacon reports on media literacy efforts between Peoria Public Schools and the Peoria Public Library.
  • On today's episode, the director of the state's new Office of Firearm Violence Prevention visits Peoria. Plus, the former Pabst Brewery "33 Room" is reopening to the general public next year, nearly four decades after the beermaker closed down its Peoria Heights plant. And a closer look at wages in Greater Peoria.
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