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  • On today's episode, you'll hear from Mary Hosbrough and Jennifer Jacobsen-Wood (aka the Pedestrians in Peoria) about the completion of their ambitious project. Plus, a nationally known transportation consultant weighs in on whether Peoria has what it takes to pivot to a multimodal approach. And an interview with Mayor Rita Ali about Smart Cities and more.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear about scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab who are developing a jet biofuel from soybean oil. Plus, a look at the remarkable career of Bradley basketball legend Hersey Hawkins as he becomes a Hall of Famer. And an interview with Daniel Ackley, the creator and editor of Peoria's newest art publication, Art Review.
  • In today’s episode, Joe Deacon recaps an alleged murder-for-hire plot in Mackinaw. Plus, you’ll hear the music of the Peoria band Fantastic Plastics.
  • In today's episode, you'll hear the story of how a Black Tazewell County family filed a freedom suit in St. Louis, after they were kidnapped by gang of White men in 1827. And a three-piece band from Peoria explains how they developed their eclectic mix of punk rock, blues and grunge. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, PeoriaCon organizers Jason and Megan Johnston talk about Peoria's premiere pop culture fest.
  • On today's episode, you'll hear about a new book about one of Peoria's most famous whiskey barons. Plus, OSF HealthCare's chief operating officer talks about the impact of "forever COVID" on health care systems. And a new episode of Out and About with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
  • Mother's War on Violence host Yolanda Wallace talks with licensed professional counselor Natasha Allen of LifeStance Health in Peoria.
  • More than 65 people turned out today at Peoria’s South Side Mission for a roundtable on what happens when two neighborhood Kroger stores close. The…
  • Navigating portions of Peoria could be much easier in the near future. City officials unveiled a Downtown Wayfinding Plan at an open house Tuesday night.…
  • The former Peoria Mayor was on the witness stand for almost three hours Wednesday morning.
  • In today's episode, you'll find out how businesses are enticed to the Greater Peoria region through a conversation with Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Director for Business Attraction Lenora Fisher. And learn about a system to connect Peorians in need with resources. Plus, Agbara Bryson tells the story of his relative Annie Malone...one of America's first Black female millionaires.
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