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  • On Deck - Friday, October 8, 2021
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 8, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria Housing Authority has officially handed Taft Homes over to a Wisconsin-based developer. Taft’s name has also changed to Providence Pointe. You’ll also hear how Distillery Labs is slated to open in the former Thomas building in downtown Peoria next spring. It's just one hub of the Illinois Innovation Network, organized under the University of Illinois umbrella. Tim Shelley speaks with U of I president Tim Killeen about IIN and how it'll play in Peoria.
  • Veteran Los Angeles Lakers' announcer Chick Hearn pauses in his broadcast booth "high atop the western skyline" at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., March 24, 1987, where he has been the voice of the Lakers since 1961. With tonight's play-by-play against the Phoenix Sun in Phoenix, Ariz., Hearn will mark his 2,011 consecutive broadcast...a streak that began in 1965. (AP Photo/Alison Wise)
    Former WEEK newsman recalls Channel 25 personalities
    While familiar faces were common on Peoria TV stations, media talent would flow through this market—not just at 25 but on other local TV stations.
  • WCBU's Top 6 Stories of 2019
    As another year comes to a close, Peoria Public Radio is compiling a list of this year's top 6 local news stories. Our staff compiled the list using a…
  • Illinoisans Honor King with Service, Celebrations
    CHICAGO - People across Illinois are honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with service projects, meals and celebrations.Monday's holiday recognizes the civil…
  • Closings, Cancelations, and Winter Weather Updates
    Updated January 28, 5:55 A.M. Here are the latest weather updates from the Peoria Public Radio Newsroom.Wind Chill WarningA wind chill advisory remains in…
  • East Peoria Community High School Superintendent Marjorie Greuter, left, speaks as Board President Andy Paulson listens Wednesday during a community forum discussing the school's use of its "Raiders" nickname and associated Native American imagery.
    Q&A: Greuter discusses East Peoria High School’s ‘Raiders’ nickname and use of Native American imagery
    East Peoria Community High School administrators are examining their usage of Native American imagery with the “Raiders” nickname for their sports teams.
  • Dr. Donald Wuebbles presented during "Tackling Climate Change in the Rural Midwest," a summit at Bradley University on Nov. 5, 2021.
    'We need to protect our home': Highlights from Bradley's 'Tackling Climate Change in Rural Midwest' Peoria summit
    Leading climate experts joined local policy makers on Friday to discuss the impact of climate change on central Illinois farmers.
  • Public input wanted on University Street upgrade
    The City of Peoria is looking for public input on how many lanes University Street should have when it gets needed surface upgrades.There are three…
  • On Deck - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. First, the Peoria Park District has a one of a kind show coming to the River City this year. Then, hear from the Peoria Police Department and their ongoing initiative to recruit more women in law enforcement.
  • On Deck - Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
    WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. First, the Cradle to Career Initiative at Illinois Central College prepares for a survey to find out what Peoria's families need. Then, all the details of renovations restoring the outside of the Peoria's historic city hall.
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