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Community celebrates Bob Michel's 90th birthday

Federal, state and community leaders gathered in Peoria Friday to celebrate Bob Michel’s 90th birthday. The former Congressman served for nearly 40 years…

A police car's lights, which are on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" are laid on top of that photo.

Farmington man dies after Monday motorcycle crash in Bartonville

A Farmington man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Peoria County.

Volunteers still needed in tornado clean up efforts

Compassion fatigue appears to be setting in for the communities impacted by the November 17th tornadoes. That’s according to the Tri-County Long Term…

Out and About - December 20, 2013

This week, we're talking with Mark Grizzard, Music Director of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale. They're presenting their annual holiday concert, "An…

The East Bluff Community Center building at 512 E. Kansas could be in line for improvements if their bid for a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant is successful.

East Bluff Community Center offering a free advanced English course for non-native speakers

Beginning this weekend, the East Bluff Community Center will offer a free advanced English class for native speakers of other languages.

Promotional image for WCBU's "Out and About" podcast episode titled "Art Without Boundaries." It features a photo of guest Shannon Cox, smiling and wearing a light-colored, patterned blouse. Below is an image of children working on art projects at tables.

New initiative provides free arts education to central Illinois youth

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Shannon Cox, Executive Director of the Peoria Art Guild, about "Art Without Boundaries." This bold new initiative provides free arts education to all youth under 18 across central Illinois, removing financial and transportation barriers.

The image features a photo of Selena Pappas of Central Illinois Friends with the quote Celebrate with CI Friends as well as icons for various podcast platforms.

Central Illinois Friends celebrate with annual Mardi Gras fundraiser

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae GIlliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Selena Pappas of Central Illinois Friends about their annual Mardi Gras fundraiser, happening February 20 at Four Points by Sheraton in downtown Peoria. From dueling painters to tarot readers and stilt walkers, this art-filled event supports CI Friends’ work providing inclusive, judgment-free care across Central Illinois.

Services for Transgender Patients Expanding, Still Lacking

Planned Parenthood health centers in Peoria, Pekin and Bloomington this month added services for transgender patients. Peoria Public Radio’s Cass…

Desi Anderson, center, of Carlock has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding concerns students' privacy was compromised when directory data was accessed by a nonprofit voter engagement initiative. Republican state and federal lawmakers attended a joint press conference announcing companion bills in Illinois and Washington D.C. attempting to clamp down demographic data used without students' consent.

Central Illinois Republicans rally for increased student privacy

At a joint news conference Friday, Carlock resident Desi Anderson was joined by state and national lawmakers to announce proposed legislation clamping down on student directory data that is not protected by current privacy laws.

Commercial Radio Stations to air anti-child abuse PSA

About a dozen commercial radio stations in the area are simultaneously blocking the airways with 30 seconds of a child crying Tuesday at 7:30a.m. It’s…

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