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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.

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.