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In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Peoria school board president Martha Ross about her priorities as she runs for re-election. And learn more about the growth of Illinois' cottage food industry. Plus, WCBU revisits a conversation with Peoria councilman John Kelly ahead of the April 4th election.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Central Illinois libraries are banding together to push back against book bans and challenges. And learn why one Peoria organization is putting a big emphasis on improving financial literacy. Plus, on Postmark Peoria, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter takes a deep dive into Illinois circus history.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the growing number of cannabis education courses around the state. And learn more about a new talent attraction and branding initiative that hopes to draw more professionals to Greater Peoria. Plus, the co-chairs of the Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice discuss their new report on racial disparities in the community.

In today's episode, you'll hear from the site investigator for the central Illinois RECOVER program about research into the causes and potential treatments for long COVID. And a chat with April Silver, the new West Peoria columnist for the Community Word. Plus, Sheriff Chris Watkins discusses the dire maintenance needs of the Peoria County Jail.

In today's episode, you'll get an update on first-quarter home sales figures in the Greater Peoria area and what to expect for the rest of the year. And learn how Bradley University students are helping local businesses improve their products. Plus, a conversation with Peoria Housing Authority executive director Armeca Crawford about future plans for various PHA properties.

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

Peoria County has hired a new technology director after nearly two years without filling the post. County Administrator Lori Curtis Luther says Mark…

On today’s episode, you’ll hear WCBU's Jody Holtz speak with Detective Christina Chavez and Sergeant and patrol officer Amy Dotson of the Peoria Police Department about their experiences as women in law enforcement here in the city of Peoria. And photographer and now store owner Ava Kamm talks to WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about purchasing and reopening the Peoria Camera Shop in Metro Centre. Plus, WCBU’s Hannah Alani speaks with five District 150 high school seniors about the book they're writing for Peoria kids.

On today’s episode, as summer construction season approaches, WCBU's Joe Deacon talks to Peoria County Highway Engineer Amy McLaren about the increasing costs of materials and labor for road projects. And WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander speaks with Kim Hanks, president of the Peoria County Genealogical Society, about how you can begin tracing your family's roots thanks to resources available at the Peoria Public Library’s downtown branch. Plus, WCBU correspondent Steve Tarter returns for part two of his "Postmark Peoria" conversation with food historian Cynthia Clampitt, author of "Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past."

On today's episode, Peoria mothers who lost their children to violence in the city talk to WCBU about what Mother's Day means to them.