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In today's episode, Former U-S Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst provides his take on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. And a new musical coming to Peoria Players Theatre in March focuses on amplifying the voices and showing the diversity within Greater Peoria's Hispanic community. Plus, a Peoria native led a project documenting the oral history of the Coronavirus in Illinois, and you'll hear about the findings.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Ken Zika, an angel investor who backs Peoria startups and aims to create jobs and improve the area. You'll also hear about "From Peoria to Lebanon," an exhibit of contemporary Lebanese artwork on exhibit now at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. And a UnityPoint Health expert helps you spot the signs of seasonal anxiety and depression.

On today’s episode, WCBU takes a look at the impact gun violence has on Peoria families. Peoria teen rapper Taurey Best and record label founder Ray DeCambra talk to host Daniel Musisi about Taurey’s first single “Danger”. It’s about coping with the trauma of witnessing a homicide in Peoria at age 5. And you’ll hear from Yolanda Wallace. She is the founder of the Jon Buckley Memorial Garden - a place for those who've experienced tragedies. Plus, Peoria Community Against Violence CEO Becky Rossman speaks with WCBU’s Hannah Alani about the impact Peoria gun violence has on families.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear how the value of play can be severely underestimated. In part one of this 2-day series on the importance of play, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks to two registered play therapists in the Peoria area about what play therapy is, and how important play is for children and adults alike. And you’ll meet Kimberly Richardson, Peoria's new assistant city manager. She's a Chicago-area transplant who says she recognizes that Peoria’s its own city with different needs and different strengths than Chicago. Plus, Joe Deacon talks to Peoria Public Schools transportation director Josh Collins about how the district is changing its bus driver recruitment strategy.

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.

Throughout October and November, several galleries in Peoria are participating in the Celebration of Women Artists. The Prairie Center for the Arts…

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.