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In today's episode, you'll hear about a daycare partnering with Peoria teen moms to provide them with childcare while the mom attends high school. And more on the organization Make Your Marq which equips students at Peoria Public Schools with the tools needed to make good choices. Plus, East Bluff community activist Jessie McGowan provides his thoughts on youth intervention and violence prevention in the city of Peoria.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the Peoria Fire Department's new Fire Station 4 at the corner of Western and Howett. And a Peoria native is planting in the River City to film his debut feature film on 16mm celluloid film. Plus on Out and About, Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

In today's episode, you'll hear about an Andy Warhol inspired fashion show reveal coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum that was lead by children. And author Steven Streight explains how Peoria was at the forefront of the bicycling industry back in the 1890s. And on this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.

In today's episode, you'll get a recap of what happened at the Big Table event in Peoria, and what local leaders hope to see when it comes to improving the region's quality of life. And the keynote speaker at the event gives his perspective on the city and some areas of improvement that he believes will push Peoria to the next level. Plus, you'll get more information on the plans to build a 100-bed psychiatric facility in Peoria.

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.

US Senator Mark Kirk was in Peoria yesterday for a meeting at OSF, a rally at the Peoria County Republican Party Headquarters, and an editorial board…