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In today's episode, you'll hear about new grants and projects coming to the Peoria International Airport. And a new app developed in Peoria takes union organizing into the digital age. Plus, a new disease threat is impacting our food supply. Get all the information you need to know about Tar Spot, and what a community college is doing to alleviate the semi-truck driver shortage.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois' first electric vehicle coordinator about how the state plans to meet its goal to have a million EVs on the road by 2030. And the executive director of the Chicago-based High Speed Rail Alliance gives his take on Peoria's passenger rail proposal. Plus, a check in on Peoria's tourism rebound post COVID-19.

In today's episode, you'll hear about a classical Indian dance extravaganza coming to Peoria this weekend. And learn more about the legacy of Peoria's pagan politician...Robert Green Ingersoll. Plus on this week’s episode of Out and About, Chris Peterlin, Melissa Hucal, and Jeremie Glass join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production “The ReGifters”.

On today's episode, Peoria's two primary minor league sports franchises say their industry was overlooked in federal COVID-19 relief, as they seek support for a possible new financial aid package. Plus, an interview with the CEO of East Peoria-based i3 Broadband. And Tim Shelley reports on a proposed passenger rail service concept linking the River City to Chicago.

On today's episode, WCBU's weeklong COVID-19 series continues with a look at how two Peoria pharmacies are dealing with high demand and tight supplies for at-home tests. Plus, Tim Shelley talks to the head of Reditus Labs about keeping up with this current surge. And Hannah Alani breaks down the dispute involving the Peoria County Board and the County Auditor.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Peoria Planning and Zoning Board chairman Michael Wiesehan about the torrent of short-term rental applications. Plus, an interview about kidney health with Rhonda Smith, an advocate for the central Illinois chapter of The Links Inc. And learn about the two Peoria Park District facilities on the South Side that will see major upgrades soon.

In today's episode, Peoria County chief officer of diversity, equity and inclusion Andre Allen discusses his first weeks on the job and his action plan. And learn why there are questions about how the Illinois Department of Corrections is getting some detainees to sign "do not resuscitate" orders. Also, News Director Tim Shelley provides an election night roundup. Plus, an interview with a Peoria Chiefs coach who's making baseball history.

In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Peoria city manager Patrick Urich about what's currently happening within city government...including debate over the proposed carbon capture pipeline. And a visitor to the Bradley University campus talks about the ascent of populism in Europe and what it means. Plus, the Peoria City/County Health Department's Katy Endress explains what the Cure Violence program is...and what it isn't.

In today's episode, you'll get a glimpse inside Peoria's inaugural Fashion Week. And a Middle Eastern affairs expert who recently visited Bradley University explains why China got involved in patching up a Middle Eastern diplomatic détente. Plus, on Out and About, Chelsie Carmona and artist Rick “Dienzo” Blanco joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about ArtHaus Peoria.

In today's episode, the Stark Council for Continuous Improvement talks about the challenges of attracting more people to the rural county north of Peoria. Then, the Morton Economic Development Council shares the results of their efforts to foster a growing agricultural technology industry. Plus, Peoria Riverfront Museum CEO and President John Morris sits down with WCBU's Jody Holtz for a wide-ranging conversation on new exhibits, the giant screen theater and leading the museum through the pandemic.